Ozymandias Flashcards
Quotes
1
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“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone”
A
Something that was once great has now fallen apart. Possible metaphor for Empires.
2
Q
“sneer of cold command”
A
Ozymandias (Rameses II) ruled with fear - he was ruthless and brutal.
3
Q
“The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed”
A
How he ruled, by demeaning yet appeasing his subjects.
4
Q
“King of Kings”
A
Conveys how the ruler was arrogant and conceited.
5
Q
“Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
A
He is referring to God and implying that he is superior.
6
Q
“colossal wreck”
A
Juxtaposition. ‘Colossal’ is reminiscent of a Greek statue.
