Ozymandias Flashcards
“My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
This quote showcases Ozymandias’ excessive pride and arrogance. He proclaims himself as the ultimate ruler, urging others to acknowledge his greatness. However, the irony lies in the fact that his colossal statue is now in ruins, surrounded by a barren desert. It emphasizes the transient nature of power and the inevitable decline of even the mightiest rulers.
“The lone and level sands stretch far away.”
This concluding line highlights the vastness and desolation of the desert landscape surrounding Ozymandias’ statue. It signifies the passage of time and the insignificance of human achievements in the face of nature’s eternal presence. It serves as a reminder that power and grandeur eventually fade away, leaving only remnants behind.
“The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed”
This line suggests that the sculptor who created the statue of Ozymandias understood the tyrant’s true nature. The “hand that mocked” refers to the artist’s ability to capture the arrogance and hubris of the ruler, while the “heart that fed” represents the sculptor’s understanding of Ozymandias’ destructive and power-hungry nature.
“And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command”
This line describes the facial expression on the statue of Ozymandias, characterized by a contemptuous sneer and an air of cold authority. It symbolizes the tyrant’s oppressive rule and his disdain for those under his command. The sneer also reinforces the theme of arrogance and the misuse of power.
This quote showcases Ozymandias’ excessive pride and arrogance. He proclaims himself as the ultimate ruler, urging others to acknowledge his greatness. However, the irony lies in the fact that his colossal statue is now in ruins, surrounded by a barren desert. It emphasizes the transient nature of power and the inevitable decline of even the mightiest rulers.
“My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
This concluding line highlights the vastness and desolation of the desert landscape surrounding Ozymandias’ statue. It signifies the passage of time and the insignificance of human achievements in the face of nature’s eternal presence. It serves as a reminder that power and grandeur eventually fade away, leaving only remnants behind.
“The lone and level sands stretch far away.”
This line suggests that the sculptor who created the statue of Ozymandias understood the tyrant’s true nature. The “hand that mocked” refers to the artist’s ability to capture the arrogance and hubris of the ruler, while the “heart that fed” represents the sculptor’s understanding of Ozymandias’ destructive and power-hungry nature.
“The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed”
This line describes the facial expression on the statue of Ozymandias, characterized by a contemptuous sneer and an air of cold authority. It symbolizes the tyrant’s oppressive rule and his disdain for those under his command. The sneer also reinforces the theme of arrogance and the misuse of power.
“And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command”
