Ozymandias Flashcards
1
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‘trunkless / shattered / decay / wreck’
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Images of destruction reflect how fragile and temporary his power was.
2
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‘sneer of cold command’
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Verb ‘sneer’ suggests arrogance, adjective ‘cold’ suggests heartless way of ruling, no compassion
3
Q
‘king of kings’
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biblical language reflects ruler’s arrogance – power makes us arrogant
4
Q
Structure
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Poem told through three voices: narrator, traveller, and
Ozymandias. Increases sense of mystery and reduces the importance of the ruler.
5
Q
Idea/Perspective/Context (AO3)
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Romantic poet believed in equality. Poem is critical of
powerful rulers who think they are invincible.
6
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Links
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London
Storm on the Island
My Last Duchess
