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Why are the pronouns referring to the Sun capitalised?

The pronouns referring to the Sun are capitalised because the poet personifies it as a monarch. The grandeur of the sun is enhanced here. The sun sometimes shines ‘Whole’, while at times it is ‘half’ or ‘utter hid’ and has ‘Estates of Cloud’ to protect him from the mortal gaze.


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