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What does the phrase 'Two vast and trunkless legs of stone' primarily highlight about Ozymandias' former power?
What does the phrase 'Two vast and trunkless legs of stone' primarily highlight about Ozymandias' former power?
- The enduring nature of his rule
- The immense size of his statue and the incompleteness of his legacy (correct)
- The artistic skill of the sculptor
- The beauty of his empire's architecture
The 't' sounds in 'trunkless' are an example of assonance, which reflects the enduring nature of the Ozymandias' power.
The 't' sounds in 'trunkless' are an example of assonance, which reflects the enduring nature of the Ozymandias' power.
False (B)
What is the central idea that Shelley critiques through the metaphor of the statue?
What is the central idea that Shelley critiques through the metaphor of the statue?
The hubris of rulers who seek to assert dominance through monuments
The legs of the statue standing without a body serve as a powerful __________ for Ozymandias' ambition, shattered by time.
The legs of the statue standing without a body serve as a powerful __________ for Ozymandias' ambition, shattered by time.
Match the following poems with the theme they share with 'Ozymandias':
Match the following poems with the theme they share with 'Ozymandias':
Flashcards
Ozymandias' Legs
Ozymandias' Legs
Represent the remains of a once-great statue, symbolizing lost power.
Trunkless
Trunkless
Symbolizes incompleteness and the decline of Ozymandias' empire.
Vast
Vast
Signifies Ozymandias' impressive stature and ambition for immortality.
Human Ambition
Human Ambition
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Hubris
Hubris
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Study Notes
Ozymandias Analysis
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Quote: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone"
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Analysis:
- The statue's "vast and trunkless" legs highlight Ozymandias' former power and human ambition.
- "Vast" suggests the monument's impressive size, signifying Ozymandias' desire for immortality.
- "Trunkless" indicates incompleteness and the collapse of his empire.
- The harsh alliteration of "t" sounds reflects the stark and enduring impact of time's destruction.
- The legs without a body symbolize Ozymandias' ambition shattered by time.
- Shelley criticizes rulers who seek dominance through monuments, which inevitably decay.
Comparisons
- Compare:
- "My Last Duchess" (Pride and downfall)
- "Tissue" (Fragility of power)
- "The Prelude" (Power of nature)
Summary
- This line portrays the statue's ruined state, symbolizing the inevitable decline of even the most powerful empires.
Question
- What does "trunkless" symbolize about the fall of Ozymandias' empire?
- How does the adjective "vast" reflect Ozymandias' ambition?
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