'Death' is the speaker of the poems point of view, that with the 'Birth' of Christ comes the 'Death' of the speakers old belief system or way of living. "..silken girls bringing sherbet.." 'Birth' having connotations of anew beginning a new way of life.
In "Journey of the Magi," T.S. Eliot explores the themes of birth and death through the journey of the Wise Men to witness the birth of Christ. The poem highlights the transformative and often painful nature of both birth and death, depicting a cycle of renewal and sacrifice. The Magi's experience ultimately leads them to a deeper understanding of the significance of both events in the cycle of life.
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