ozymandias

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Cards (4)

  • “The lone and level sounds”
    o   Reminder that no matter how powerful we think we are; nature has the ability to reclaim its dominance
    o   Exemplifies how nature can ultimately overpower and conquer human arrogance
    o   Love can be temporary and can diminish over time, but it can be enduring and powerful transcending limitations of time
    o   Both highlight the transitionary nature of human existence and the lasting imprint we leave behind
  • “King of kings”
    o   Reminder that humans are rulers of their own lives and external validations are only temporary
    o   We have the power to shape our own lives and define our own worth as we have the ability to leave a lasting impact
    o   Explores the connection between identity and the human desire for recognition and significance
  • “Ye mighty and despair”
    o   Can represent the feeling of being overwhelmed by love’s intensity and the power it holds, emphasises the importance of humility and recognising limitations of power
    o   Even the most powerful and mighty figures will eventually fade away and be forgotten which contrasts with love
    o   Deep love, unlike power or material possessions, has the ability to transcend time and leave a lasting impact
  • Sonnet
    o   The structured and controlled form juxtaposes with the crumbling statue described
    o   May suggest that the sonnet form has been used to mirror the egotistical love of himself
    o   Begins following a rhyme structure of ABAB but changes to draw attention to the ruined and forgotten leader
    o   Used enjambment to represent the statue that has broken in half