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1
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What is the structure of Ozymandias?

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14 line petracha sonnet - usually uses for a love poem so is mocking his narcissism
Iambic pentameter - Mimics natural speech - story of a traveller
Passing of time.

2
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What is the meaning of Ozymandias?

A

Power will not last forever. Even the most powerful people are destined to fall.
Cannot outlive time and nature.

3
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Key quotes in Ozymandias?

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“Trunkless”
“Shattered”
“Cold command”
“King of Kings”

4
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Who wrote Ozymandias?

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Percy Bysshe Shelley

5
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Imagery quotes in Ozymandias?

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Trunkless

Hand that mocked

6
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Semantic field of the power of nature in Ozymandias?

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remains
decay
wreck