Ozymandias Big ideas Flashcards
1
Q
Big idea 1
A
The poem shows us that human power is transient.
2
Q
Big idea 2
A
Shelley demonstrates the power of nature and time to destroy
powerful human empires and kingdoms
3
Q
Big idea 3
A
The poet (Shelley) argues that power of art and artists is
greater than the power of kings and pharaohs.
4
Q
What type of poem is ozymandias
A
a sonnet - 14 lines
5
Q
What kind of poet was Shelly?
A
A romatic poet - Distrusted authory and loved nature and its power.
6
Q
Who is the poem based on?
A
Rameses II
