Ozymandius Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the author of the poem Ozymandias?
A
Percy Bysshe Shelley
2
Q
What is the central theme of Ozymandias?
A
The inevitable decline of all leaders and their empires
3
Q
Where is the statue of Ozymandias located in the poem?
A
In the desert
4
Q
What does the inscription on the pedestal of the statue in Ozymandias say?
A
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
5
Q
What is the significance of the shattered statue in Ozymandias?
A
It symbolizes how even the most powerful men are overcome by nature in time.
