Ozymadias by Percy Shelly Flashcards
1
Q
What type of poem is Ozymadias?
A
Sonnet
2
Q
What is Ozymadias about?
A
Shows Kings arrogance and love for himself. He has a statue built of himself but it is ruined by time and nature as he abused his power. He is forgotten.
3
Q
“King of kings”
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Repetition - Arrogance, thinks he is the best king. Boasting about accomplishments
4
Q
“Two vast”
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Wants statue to show his great power
5
Q
“Stamped on these lifeless things”
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Metaphor - treated his people badly.
6
Q
“Nothing besides remains”
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Nothing left of Ozymadias, sands of time have erased all traces of power and glory.
