ozymandias Flashcards
English poem (15 cards)
what is the first important quote from ozymandias
“two vast and trunkless legs of stones stand in the sand”
what connotations does this quote have
the metaphor tells us that the stature of stone is barley standing, suggesting it has been eaten away by time and the dessert.
what is this quote symbolic of
the quote is symbolic of his fallen empire.
what is the second important quote from ozymandias
my name is ozymandias, king of kings, look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
what does the first part of the quote tell us
the repetition of “
kings” describes ozymandias’ narcissistic personality and his unrealistic power over the people of Egypt.
what theme is given to us in this part of the quote
this quote portrays a sense of fear as ozymandias installs terror to the people of Egypt as he refers to a god who is above everyone.
what does the second part of the quote suggest
the tone, indicated by the exclamation mark is strong and authoritative, which suggests that nobody is listening.
what is the third important quote from ozymandias?
“the lone and level sands stitch far away”
what does lone and level sands symbolise
it imply that not even a trace of the kingdoms former glory is left.
what message is the quote trying to convey
a message that power and status is temporary, no matter how prideful a king or ruler is.
what themes does this poem have
power and conflict
what does the poem look at
Ozymandias looks about the inevitable downfall of all rulers and tyrants, and how nothing, not even power, lats forever
what is the allegory in this poem
The statue is an allegory for the eventful end of power that everyone must suffer, especially the proud
why is enjambment useful in this poem
the use of enjambment throughout this poem contributes to a sense of fragmentation
what does this mirror
this mirrors the broken statue and the way ozymandias power has crumbled
