Ozymandias Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Finish the quote
‘ I met a _______ from a ______ land ‘
- what does it show
A
’ I met a traveller from an antique land ‘
- Distant past / powerful yet forgotten
- Kings pride has been reduced to a fragment of history
2
Q
Finish the quote
sneer ___ cold ______
- what does it show
-
A
sneer and cold commands
- Arrogance : King believes he’s above everybody
- Command : lack of empathy
3
Q
What is it about
( ozymandious )
A
- Ozymandias was a ruler but all that remains of his empire is a shattered statue.
- Nature can destroy human achievements
4
Q
context
- ozymandious
A
Romantic poet ( Percy shelly )