Ozmandias Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote Ozymandias?
A
Percy Shelly
2
Q
What does Ozymandias mean?
A
Ozymandias is another name for Ramesses II, a ruler of Ancient Egypt.
3
Q
What are some of the key themes in Ozymandias?
A
Powerful People
Time
Nature
4
Q
Give a summary of the poem Ozymandias
A
Ozymandias is about a ruined statue of an ancient king in an empty desert. The king created this statue to show is ongoing power but over time it decays and wears away just like his power.
