Anthology - Ozymandias Flashcards
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Poet:
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
2
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Context:
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Died at 29
Rich
Inspired by archeological finds during the period.
3
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Main themes:
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Hubris Human vs natural power Lasting impact of art and language Passing of time Ephemeral, transitory Power and corruption
4
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Key quote 1:
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‘a traveller in an antique land’
5
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Key quote 2:
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‘half sunk, a shattered visage lies’
6
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Key quote 3:
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‘king of kings’
7
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Key quote 6:
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‘“Look on at my works…” Nothing beside remains’
8
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Structure:
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Indirect tone leads to a sense of mystery
Irregular sonnet highlights the fact that history can be rewritten
9
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What poem can this be linked to?
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The Prelude
