Ozymandias

• who wrote Ozymandias

  Shelly
• what is the main idea of ozymandias

  to show how even though men think their power will be shown for the rest of time human power is insignificant compared to the power of nature
• what type of narrative is ozymandias

  layer narrative

  " I met a traveller"

  " who said "

  "my name is Ozymandias "

  emphasises lose of power
• what form does ozymandias have

  sonnet form

  perhaps show love ozymandias has for himself or love humans have for accumulation of power
• how does Shelly use a list to show ozymandias as a tyrannical oppressive leader

  "stamped"

  "lifeless things"

  Ozymandias was so oppressive his subjects were dehumanised
• how does shelly use juxtaposition

  "look on my works"

  "nothing beside remains"

  also shows irony as Ozymandias thought his kingdom would last forever
• how does shelly use biblical allusion

  "king of kings"

  aligns himself alongside God

  allusion implies that no ruler—regardless of their self-perception or grandeur—can escape the power of nature making the boastful claim seem hollow and futile.
• What is the main subject of the poem "Ozymandias"?

  Discovery of a decaying statue
• What does the poem "Ozymandias" illustrate about power?

  Power deteriorates and does not last forever
• What are the key elements of the poem's synopsis?

  • Report from a stranger about a statue
  • Statue is decaying and falling apart
  • Sculptor portrays the king's cruelty
  • King's pedestal shows his arrogance
  • Irony of claims amidst a featureless desert
• Who is the poet of "Ozymandias"?

  Percy Shelley
• What was Percy Shelley's stance on monarchy?

  He was strongly anti-monarchy
• What was Percy Shelley's view on violence?

  He was a pacifist
• What inspired Percy Shelley in his writings?

  Desire for social justice and ending oppression
• What historical figure is referenced in "Ozymandias"?

  Ramesses II
• What does the pedestal of the statue claim about Ozymandias?

  He was "king of kings"
• How does the poem reflect the irony of Ozymandias' claims?

  His statue is surrounded by a featureless desert
• What are the characteristics of the Romantic Era reflected in Shelley's work?

  • Focus on subjective and emotional experiences
  • Rejection of institutions of power
  • Use of poetry to spread political ideas
  • Appreciation of nature and the sublime
• What was the time period of Ramesses II's reign?

  1279-1239 BC
• How is King George III related to the poem "Ozymandias"?

  He is seen as a historical tyrant
• What does the decay of the statue symbolize in the poem?

  Impermanence of power and legacy
• What themes are explored in "Ozymandias"?

  • Conflict between man and time
  • Memory and legacy
  • Power of art and words
  • Critique of tyranny and oppression
• What literary technique is used in the phrase "king of kings"?

  Hyperbole
• What does the phrase "look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair" imply?

  It reflects Ozymandias' arrogance and pride
• How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?

  Irregular rhyme scheme suggests lack of control
• What is the significance of the first-person perspective in "Ozymandias"?

  • Creates distance from the poet
  • Allows for an omniscient viewpoint
  • Shifts responsibility for opinions
  • Enhances the political message
• What is the rhyme scheme of "Ozymandias"?

  Irregular rhyme scheme
• What does the term "iambic pentameter" refer to?

  Ten syllables per line with pairs of sounds
• How does Shelley blend different sonnet forms in "Ozymandias"?

  • Combines Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets
  • Uses traditional fourteen lines
  • Maintains iambic pentameter
  • Reflects the transience of power
• How does reported speech affect the poem "Ozymandias"?

  It trivializes the reign of Ozymandias.
• What does the irregular rhyme scheme in "Ozymandias" suggest?

  • Lack of power and control of the ruler
  • Contrasts with the single stanza suggesting order
  • Reflects differing views on war and conflict
• What types of sonnets does Shelley blend in "Ozymandias"?

  Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets
• What structure does the poem "Ozymandias" follow?

  It follows a fourteen lines and Octet-Volta-Sestet structure.
• What is the rhyme scheme closer to in "Ozymandias"?

  ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
• What is iambic pentameter?

  Technique with ten syllables per line.
• How does the irregular rhyme scheme in "Ozymandias" contribute to its meaning?

  It implies poetry can defy tradition.
• What literary attitude is characteristic of romantic poets like Shelley?

  Defying old ideas and conventions.
• What does Shelley focus on by making the statue the poem's focus?

  It could symbolize love and respect.
• How does alliteration function in "Ozymandias"?

  It contrasts human power with nature's vastness.
• What does the phrase "colossal wreck" signify in the poem?

  It represents the futility of human power.