ozymandias Flashcards
1
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what is ozymandias about
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the narrator of the poem meets a traveler who tells him about a statue in the desert
2
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why did Percy byshe Shelley write this poem
A
as a romantic writer he disliked imposed control of those in power
3
Q
who is ozymandias
A
and old Egyptian king
4
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what does the writer say suggesting old power
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on the pedestal, it said king of kings, suggesting ozymandias was once in power of a great empire .
5
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what does the writer say how time and nature has worn away ozymandias power
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right after mentioning the pedestal, it contrasty says, nothing beside remains, a colossal wreck.
6
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what does Shelley say suggesting the power of these people has long lasting affects
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“a sneer of cold command” suggesting years on, people still see the effects of the power.
