ozymandias

• 'ozy; comes from 'ozium' meaning to breathe/air

  'mandias' comes from 'mandate' meaning to rule. +

  this shows it is natural for him to rule.
• 'Antique' suggests he no longer has power
• "mocked" presents ozymandias in a negative light.
• context - writer had a troubled relationship with his father/MP. banned from Oxford for atheist views. Ozymandias is an egyptian phaoroah.
• 'pedestal' has connotations to power and authority. the pedestal still remained but not his body, showing that hierarchial justice is prevalent and step ups for the powerful still exist. dig at his father?
• 'boundless and bare' 'lone and level' - alliteration emphasises the vastness.
• Written in iambic pentameter until he speaks - shows he believes he is righteous and powerful to break the rhythm and disturb.
• 'my name' - self centred.
• written as a sonnet - he is inlove w himself.
• 'King of Kings' - Religious imagery and arrogance.