Ozymandias

Question 1

What is the structure of Ozymandias?

Answer 1

-Written by Shelley
-Sonnet, maybe about love for nature as it always wins.
-Irregular rhyme scheme which symbolises the lack of control and that human power never lasts.

Question 2

What are the themes for Ozymandias?

Answer 2

-Power of humans-Belief that power is everlasting
-Power of nature-Nature is the only true power-defeats all
-Pride
-Abuse of power

Question 3

How is language used in the quote “Half sunk, a shattered visage lies”

Answer 3

-It is a metaphor
-It shows the power of nature as it has taken over.

Question 4

What is analysis of the quote “Half sunk, a shattered visage lies”

Answer 4

-Ozymandias has become forgotten and is useless which reinforces the idea that power is transient and fleeting.
-‘Shattered’ symbolises how power has been obliterated and shattered as well, he has lost to nature.

Question 5

What is an analysis of the quote “King of kings”

Answer 5

-Reveals his arrogance and narcissism, believes be is omnipotent.

Question 6

What is analysis of the quote “Sneer of Cold command”

Answer 6

-Harsh alliteration reflects his harsh style of ruling and how he treated his subjects.
-Shows he looks down on his people.

Question 7

What is an analysis of the quote “Of that colossal wreck”

Answer 7

-Statue has become unidentifiable and insignificant
-Reflects the destruction he used to conflict
-Shows that nature has truly won