Ozymandias Flashcards
What quote uses an alliteration to draw attention to Ozymandias’ cold ,power-hungry nature and cruelness, reinforcing natures power when his legacy is ruined
“Cold command”
What quote uses the repetition to show Ozymandias’ foolishness as a figure (and power-hungry nature) -additionally using irony through the actual worthlessness of his self proclaimed title.
“King of Kings”
What quote uses an alliteration to reflect how nature has left his legacy even further than just in pieces, becoming the same as the desert and sand in the surroundings
“Lone and level sands”
Who is the author of Ozymandias
Percy Shelley
What is the message of ozymanidas?
humanity lacks understanding in their attempts to be remembered ,despite it being futile
What is Percy Shelley’s experience with Power/Authority/Nature?
Late era romanic poet- fascination with nature and its power over humanity
What is the quote “Cold command” using as a method?
Alliteration
What is the quote “King of Kings” using as a method?
Repetition and Irony
What is the quote “lone and level sands” using as a method?
Alliteration
What is the analysis of the quote “Cold command”
Made memorable by alliteration-
Shows how we will remember his cold and emotionless nature rather than being a good or kind leader.
(Evokes a feeling of futility at trying to control legacy
What is the analysis of the quote “King of Kings” ?
Alliteration draws out attention to his egoism and belief of superiority against nature- referring to himself as a title akin to god
+IRONY! As in reality it’s what destroys his legacy that is more fitting of “omnipotent” title.
What is the analysis of the quote “Lone and level sands”
Shows his true inferiority to nature- which doesn’t even leave broken remnants of a legacy- but completely wipes it out to the same sand in the surrounding area.
(showing natures true power/ humans inferiority)
Good comparisons for Ozymandias?
Prelude- power of nature is dominating over man kind- both show the figure as naive to natures power, yet in P, nature is trying to guide the figures journey, but in O, nature tears down all that resembles what once was his journey.-but both ultimately display its power against man.
