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1
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What does the title ‘Ozymandias’ suggest?

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something foreign, unknown & large

2
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Who wrote it?

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P.B Shelley

3
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What is the poem about overall?

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The poem is about an ancient statue of a cruel king which was used to subtly criticise King George III’s reign

4
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Why was the poem written?

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Shelley wrote the poem as a personal condemnation of authority

5
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What is the structure of the poem? What does it reflect on?

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unconvential sonnet - love of power
iambic pentameter - nature, time & art are constant

6
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What does the rhyme scheme show?

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ryhme scheme breaks down & changes - power breaks down & changes

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Name the first theme of the poem. Explain.

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One theme of the poem is POWER. Reflecting upon the POWER of nature, time & art. Shelley criticises human power & corruption

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Name the second theme of the poem. Explain.

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A second theme of the poem is TIME. It shows how TIME can change history & people’s perception of things

9
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“vast and trunkless legs of stone”

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emphatic imagery
human power doesn’t last & becomes broken

10
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“shattered visage”

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violent onamatopeic adjective/ ironic
power of artist & old greed= demolished

11
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“sneer of cold command”

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alliteration
human power= destructive & is now demolished

12
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“king of kings”

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superlative phrase
narcissism/self important
Shelley criticises realities of human power

13
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“sands stretch far away”

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alliteration
Nature is more powerful than man
king’s legacy = not lasted