poem Flashcards
london quotes and meanings
1st i wander through each chartered street (enjambment, the word charted suggest control and the writer dislikes the power of man)
2nd every black’ning church appalls (theme of poem, it shows mans control and church is know for control via a religious ways could be symbolisum)
ridget structure (its a 4 line stanza aabb)
3rd “the mind-forged manacles i hear; “ (metaphor for being controlled)
power of man
ozymandias quotes and meanings
Language Device: Irony
Quote: “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: / Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
Meaning: This quote is ironic because Ozymandias, once a powerful king, now lies in ruins. The irony lies in the contrast between the king’s boastful words and the reality of his shattered statue in the desert. It highlights the theme of the transient nature of power and human achievement, as even the mightiest rulers are eventually forgotten.
Language Device: Imagery
Quote: “Two vast and trunkless legs of stone in the desert.”
Meaning: This quote paints a vivid image of the remnants of Ozymandias’s statue, emphasizing its colossal size and the barrenness of the desert surroundings. The imagery of the “trunkless legs of stone” conveys the decay and desolation of Ozymandias’s once grand empire. It serves to underscore the poem’s theme of the inevitable decline of human civilization and the impermanence of worldly power.
Language Device: Personification
Quote: “Round the decay / Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare / The lone and level sands stretch far away.”
Meaning: In this quote, the sands of the desert are personified as “boundless and bare,” implying that they stretch endlessly around the ruins of Ozymandias’s statue. The personification serves to emphasize the vastness and desolation of the landscape, highlighting the insignificance of human endeavors in the face of time and nature. It reinforces the poem’s theme of the fleeting nature of power and the inevitable erasure of human achievements by the passage of time.
power of man
power of nature
exposure quotes and meanings
Language Device: Personification
Quote: “But nothing happens.”
Meaning: In this quote, the weather conditions are personified as if they have intent or agency. Despite the soldiers’ anticipation of action or relief, the harsh weather remains unyielding, emphasizing the indifference of nature to human suffering. This personification highlights the theme of the conflict between man and the elements, as well as the soldiers’ sense of abandonment and despair amidst the unrelenting conditions of war.
Language Device: Imagery
Quote: “For love of God seems dying.”
Meaning: This quote uses vivid imagery to convey the soldiers’ loss of faith and hope in the midst of the conflict. The imagery of “love of God seems dying” suggests the spiritual and emotional toll of war, as the soldiers grapple with feelings of disillusionment and despair. It highlights the theme of internal conflict, as the soldiers struggle to maintain their faith and sense of purpose in the face of the brutal realities of warfare.
Language Device: Irony
Quote: “But nothing happens.”
Meaning: Once again, the phrase “But nothing happens” is employed with irony. Despite the soldiers’ expectation of action or reprieve from their suffering, they are met only with continued exposure to the elements and the numbing monotony of trench warfare. This irony underscores the theme of the futility of conflict, as well as the soldiers’ sense of helplessness and resignation in the face of their dire circumstances.
war photographer quotes and meanings
Language Device: Imagery
Quote: “The only light is red and softly glows,”
Meaning: This line uses vivid imagery to describe the photographer’s darkroom. The use of the color red evokes a sense of danger, urgency, and perhaps even bloodshed, which are all associated with conflict. The soft glow of the red light creates a somber atmosphere, reflecting the solemnity of the photographer’s task in developing images that capture the harsh realities of war.
Language Device: Irony
Quote: “A hundred agonies in black-and-white”
Meaning: This line employs irony to highlight the contrast between the vivid, visceral experiences of war and the muted tones of black-and-white photography. While the photographs may capture the physical pain and suffering endured by individuals in conflict zones, they also strip away the color and immediacy of these experiences. The irony lies in the limitation of the medium to fully convey the depth of human suffering, despite its capacity to document and preserve moments of profound loss and tragedy.
Language Device: Symbolism
Quote: “He remembers the cries of this man’s wife,”
Meaning: This line uses symbolism to represent the emotional toll of conflict on individuals and their loved ones. The cries of the man’s wife serve as a symbolic reminder of the widespread anguish and grief caused by war. By evoking the image of a distraught wife, the poet emphasizes the personal and human aspect of conflict, highlighting the enduring impact it has on families and communities. This quote underscores the theme of conflict’s far-reaching consequences beyond the battlefield, resonating with the broader human experience of loss and suffering.
power of conflict
