Ozymandius Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem Ozymandias?
Percy Bysshe Shelley
In what form is the poem Ozymandias written?
Sonnet
What is the main theme of the poem Ozymandias?
The inevitable decline of all leaders and the fleeting nature of power
Where is the statue of Ozymandias located?
In the desert
What does the inscription on the pedestal of the statue say?
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
What is the tone of the poem Ozymandias?
Irony
What does the shattered statue of Ozymandias symbolize?
The inevitable decline of all leaders
What does the phrase ‘Nothing beside remains’ imply?
The passage of time and destruction of the statue
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem Ozymandias?
ABABACDC EFEFGG
What literary device is used in the phrase ‘Half sunk, a shattered visage lies’?
Alliteration
What is the setting of the poem Ozymandias?
A desolate desert landscape
What does the phrase ‘The lone and level sands stretch far away’ suggest?
The vastness and emptiness of the desert
What is the significance of the title Ozymandias?
It is the Greek name for the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II
What is the central message of the poem Ozymandias?
The transience of human power and the inevitable decay of all empires
What is the mood of the poem Ozymandias?
Melancholic
What is the purpose of the traveler in the poem Ozymandias?
To narrate the story of the ruined statue
What does the phrase ‘The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed’ refer to?
Ozymandias’ pride and arrogance
What is the significance of the phrase ‘King of Kings’ in the inscription?
It emphasizes Ozymandias’ belief in his absolute power
What does the poem Ozymandias suggest about the nature of human achievements?
They are ultimately fleeting and subject to decay
What is the role of the narrator in the poem Ozymandias?
To convey the message of the transience of power and glory
What does the phrase ‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ reveal about Ozymandias?
His arrogance and belief in his own greatness
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Round the decay of that colossal Wreck’?
It emphasizes the desolation and ruin of the statue
What does the phrase ‘The lone and level sands stretch far away’ imply about the passage of time?
It suggests the endless march of time and the erasure of past glories
What is the impact of the poem Ozymandias on the reader?
It prompts reflection on the impermanence of human achievements and the hubris of power
