In this excerpt from “Ode on a Grecian Urn” by John Keats, which parts reflect the theme that art is immortal? Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on; Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd, Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, Though winning near the goal yet, do not grieve; She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!
some important phrases: "nor ever can those trees be bare" - the art on the urn does not suffer the effects of time as would real trees "She cannot fade" - the woman on the urn does not age/die "For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!" the observer's love is temporary but the woman will stay beautiful and young
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