Ozymandias Flashcards
What is the theme that contrasts the power of nature and humans in ‘Ozymandias’?
Power of nature vs. power of humans
The poem illustrates how nature ultimately prevails over human achievements.
Which emotion is prominently featured in the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Pride
The pride of the ruler is evident in the inscription on the pedestal.
Who does the speaker meet in ‘Ozymandias’?
A traveller from an antique land
This encounter sets the stage for the story of Ozymandias.
What does the phrase ‘The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed’ refer to?
The sculptor who created the statue
It suggests the duality of creation and destruction in the context of power.
What does the phrase ‘sneer of cold command’ imply about Ozymandias?
His arrogance and authoritarian nature
It reflects the ruler’s disdain for others.
Complete the quote: ‘Look on my works, ye mighty, and _______!’
despair
This line illustrates Ozymandias’s hubris, believing his achievements are unparalleled.
What remains of Ozymandias’s empire at the end of the poem?
Nothing beside remains
This emphasizes the transient nature of power and human accomplishments.
What quote shows that the statue is beyond repair
A shattered visage lies
What is the Volta of this poem
Nothing beside remains
Where is the caesura in this poem
Nothing beside remains. Focuses on the fact nature has overpowered the humans
How is Ozymandias introduced
My name is ozymandias, king of kings
How does ozymandias being king of kings juxtaposition what happens later in the poem
His statue is gone
