Ozymandias Flashcards
1
Q
Ozymandias
Paraphrase
A
I met a traveler who told me about a broken sculpture in the desert. The sculpture portrayed a ruthless leader and said “look at all my works” There was nothing around but desert.
2
Q
Ozymandias
Form
A
Italian sonnet
3
Q
Ozymandias
Attitude
A
The traveler seems to mock Ozymandias.
Ozymandias has an egotistical and arrogant attitude.
4
Q
Ozymandias
Shifts
A
Line 2 - writer to travelers voice
Line 10-11 - traveler to inscription of Ozymandias
5
Q
Ozymandias
Theme
A
Not even the greatest and most powerful things last forever.
6
Q
Ozymandias
Title
A
Name of king portrayed in the statue
