******* Ozymandias ******** Flashcards
1
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who was percy shelley
A
- romantic poet
- he was anti monarchy
- a pacifist
- an athiest
- anti religion
2
Q
what did shelley write about
A
political, social and philosphical issues
3
Q
what did shelley want to end
A
oppresion of normal people
4
Q
a summery of ozymandias
A
- discovery of semi destroyed statue of Ramesses II
- also known as ozymandias
- showing how power doesnt last forever
5
Q
what were contextual infuence of the poem
A
- during his lifetype the discovery of the real statue was found in egypt
6
Q
why did shelley write the poem
A
in compettition with friend horace smith who were both inspired by the artifacts
7
Q
who was shelley criticizing in the poem and why
A
king george III
- he had a long reign and was overstaying his welcome as king
- he was a tyrant like ozymandias
