In this poem Golden Cat, the sun symbolises the colour of the cat's fur, which is shining brightly. The sun also symbolises the provision of light apart from the other distinct functions that it possesses. The representation done by the animal is towards the sun which makes the fur shine.
Answer: I can't see the sentence but detractor means someone who disparages or belittles the worth something.
Linking verbs don't show actions but action does hence the name action verb