Ozymadias Flashcards
Who wrote Ozymandias
Percy Bysshe Shelley
What’s the poem about overall?
A traveller in the dessert describing a statue of rameses 2nd and how it reflects on his rule
What is one theme of Ozymandias?
- the power of nature
- power of man is ephemeral
What does the quote “half sunk, shattered visage lies” show
- the statue is buried after years and years reflecting Ozymandiases power is fading
- the statues condition is beyond repair, Ozymandiases power will never be the same and can never be regained
What does the quote “lone and level sands” show
- nature has reclaimed its land it’s power will dominate and never run out
What does the quote “antique land” show
- the kingdom had once had pride but not anymore the ruler of the kingdom had died power faded
What does the quote “colossal wreck” show
- the size of the statue was giant emphasising his control yet Ozymandias caused chaos or ruled aggressively causing big problems
What does the rhyme scheme of the poem suggest about nature?
The rhyme scheme of the octave becomes replaced but the rhyme scheme of the setset showing Ozymandiases rule is being overtaken by nature
What does iambic pentameter suggest in the poem
The structure of iambic pentameter begins to become less rigid towards the end as a result of Ozymandiases power becoming less and less
What’s the form of the poem and why had it been written in that way?
- A romantic sonnet
- shows the love Ozymandias has for himself
Who made the statue of Ozymandias
Slaves
Who is Ozymandias and how does this add to his character
Ramesies 2nd, ruler of the new kingdom, hubris
What was Shelley’s motivation for writing this poem
Archaeological finds
What are the three key quotes
“Half sunk shattered visage lies”
“Lone and level sands”
“Antique land”
