ozymandias

• Who is the author of the poem "Ozymandias"?

  Percy Shelley
• What is the main theme of the poem "Ozymandias"?

  The transience of human power and the inevitability of decay
• What does the traveler in the poem discover in the desert?

  A broken statue of Ozymandias
• How does the poem describe the statue of Ozymandias?

  It describes it as having "two vast and trunkless legs of stone" and a "shattered visage"
• What does the phrase "cold command" suggest about Ozymandias's character?

  It suggests he was a cruel and authoritarian ruler
• What literary device is used in the phrase "the hand that mocked them and the heart that fed"?

  It uses personification to convey the sculptor's emotions
• What words appear on the pedestal of the statue?

  "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings"
• What does the phrase "look on my Works ye Mighty and despair" imply about Ozymandias's view of himself?

  It implies he believed he was superior to others and wanted to intimidate them
• What does the sudden change in tone in the line "nothing beside remains" signify?

  It signifies the futility of Ozymandias's pride and the impermanence of his achievements
• What is the effect of the oxymoron "colossal wreck" in the poem?

  It emphasizes the contrast between Ozymandias's former greatness and his current ruin
• How does the structure of the poem reflect the theme of transience?

  The poem is written in one short stanza, symbolizing the brevity of Ozymandias's power
• What does the alliteration in "lone and level" convey in the poem?

  It creates an echoing effect that emphasizes the emptiness of the desert
• What historical figure is Ozymandias based on?

  Ramses II
• What does the term "ephemeral" mean in the context of the poem's message?

  It means that human power is temporary and will not last
• How does the use of iambic pentameter contribute to the poem's meaning?

  It creates a rhythmic flow that symbolizes the passage of time and the insignificance of human power
• What are the key elements to analyze in the poem "Ozymandias"?

  • Juicy quotations with interesting language devices
  • Mind mapping to explore meanings
  • Context and poet's message
  • Structure and form analysis
• What is the significance of the Romantic Movement in relation to "Ozymandias"?

  • Response to the Industrial Revolution
  • Mourning loss of nature and spirituality
  • Critique of human power and materialism
• What is the poet's message in "Ozymandias"?

  • Human power is temporary and futile
  • Nature will outlive human beings
  • Critique of political leaders who abuse power
• How does the form of the poem "Ozymandias" enhance its themes?

  • Written as a sonnet (14 lines)
  • Explores themes of love for power and the death of power
  • Uses iambic pentameter to symbolize time's passage
• What are the three mind maps for analyzing quotations in "Ozymandias"?

  1. Identify interesting language devices
  2. Explore meanings and implications
  3. Connect to the poem's themes and context
• Who is the author of the poem Ozymandias?

  Percy Shelley
• What is assessment objective one for GCSE exams?

  Basic understanding of the poem
• What does assessment objective two focus on?

  Analyzing language, form, and structure
• What is the focus of assessment objective three?

  Appreciation of the poem's context
• What literary movement is Percy Shelley associated with?

  Romantic poetry
• Why is it important to discuss the context of the poem?

  To understand influences on Shelley's ideas
• Who ruled Egypt for 67 years in the 13th century?

  Ramesses II
• What was Ramesses II known for?

  Being a military conqueror and builder
• How did Ramesses II's rule affect Egypt's culture and economy?

  They flourished under his control
• What does the name Ozymandias imply about his character?

  He ruled everything, even the air
• What does the term "hubris" mean?

  Excessive pride or self-confidence
• How does hubris relate to the poem Ozymandias?

  It leads to the king's downfall
• What was the public interest in ancient Egypt during the early 1800s?

  People were obsessed with its discoveries
• What inspired Shelley to write Ozymandias?

  A book describing a statue of Ramesses II
• What quote from the statue of Ramesses II is mentioned?

  I am Ozymandias, king of kings
• What does the quote from the statue reveal about Ozymandias?

  His arrogance and desire for greatness
• When was the poem Ozymandias believed to be written?

  Between December 1817 and January 1818
• What does the poem Ozymandias metaphorically represent?

  Power and its inevitable decline
• Who were some of Shelley's contemporaries in poetry?

  Byron, Wordsworth, and Keats
• What does the term "Romantic" refer to in this context?

  Radical views against the establishment