English - Power And Conflict poetry Flashcards
Who is the poet of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Which conflict is depicted in the poem ‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes?
The soldier’s internal conflict and fear in the midst of battle
What is the significance of the title ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage?
It refers to the lasting impact of violence and war on individuals
In ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen, what is the main focus of the poem?
The harsh realities of war and the suffering endured by soldiers
What are the main themes in Ozymandias?
• The inevitable decline of those in power
• Power of nature is incomprehensible
• Criticism of tyranny
What does the inscription on the pedestal in Ozymandias say?
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
What is the significance of the broken statue in Ozymandias?
It symbolizes the transience (fleeting nature) of power and how egotism eventually humbles you
What is the setting of Ozymandias?
A desert landscape with a broken statue
What does the word ‘visage’ mean in the context of Ozymandias?
Face or facial expression
What historical figure inspired the character of Ozymandias in the poem?
Ramesses II, an Egyptian pharaoh
Key quotes in Ozymandias
• ‘I met a traveler’
• ‘sneer of cold command’
• ‘colossal wreck’
• ‘lone and level sands stretch far away’
• ‘the hand that mocked them’
Who is the author of the poem ‘London’?
William Blake
What are the main themes of the poem ‘London’?
• Social injustice
• The effects of industrialization (nature disrupted)
• Loss of innocence
What does the repeated word ‘charter’d’ in the poem ‘London’ suggest?
Control and restriction
What is the significance of the ‘blackening church’ in the poem ‘London’?
Represents the corruption and hypocrisy of the church
