ozymandias

Question 1

How is language used

Answer 1

Juxtaposition e.g between colassal and wreck was shows how ozymandias’ power is deteriorating.
harsh Alliteration in “cold command” and “boundless and bare” reflects the sinister and cruel nature of ozymandias
imperatives e.g “look” indicates how controlling he was. This is dramatic irony because theres nothing nwo to look at besides the “colossal wreck” and that “nothing beside remains.”
Th repetition of “kings” in “kings of kings” shows how ozymandias wishes to present himself and omnipotent.

Question 2

How is structure used?

Answer 2

irregular rhyme scheme which reflects the kings fragmented power - “shattered”.
It could also reflect how power is transitory.
The rebellious mixing of different sonnet forms could echo the seditious nature of Percy Shelley because he doesn’t like political authority and criticises it.
The iambis pentameter is broken in lines 10 and 11 which reflects ozymandias tyranny and arrogance.
Broken structure to reflect the kings crumbling power

Sedition -the crime of creating a revolt, disturbance, or violence against lawful civil authority with the intent to cause its overthrow or destruction

Question 3

How is form used?

Answer 3

Sonnet form which is ironic, pointing to Ozymandias arrogance and ego

Question 4

Quotes analysis:

Answer 4

“Vast and trunkless legs of stone” - metaphor for political power
“Nothing besides remains. Round the decay of the colossal wreck, boundless and bare”
- Juxtaposition of colossal and wreck emphasises the contrast between his former power and his current powerless state.
Caesura after “remains.” highlights how Ozymandias power has come to an end.