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What is the special cargo being transported in the year 1817?
A gigantic, seven-tonne statue from ancient Egypt
Who began to write before the boat carrying the special cargo arrived?
Percy Shelley
What is inscribed on the pedestal of the statue?
'My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings: Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!'
What does the Antony Gormley figures on Crosby beach have in common with the statue of Ozymandias?
They are both meant to defy time and last for eternity
What does the line 'wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command' imply about Ozymandias?
He was disdainful and looked down on his people
What is the significance of the phrase 'My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings: Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!'?
It showcases Ozymandias' desire for admiration and power
What do the words 'boundless and bare,' 'cold command,' and 'colossal wreck' create in the poem?
Images of detachment, callousness, and futility
What was the purpose of Ozymandias' colossal statues?
To give him an eternal life beyond the grave
How does the poem 'Ozymandias' reflect Shelley's portrayal of the real man?
It portrays him as a tyrannical and disdainful ruler
What was Mary Shelley exposed to in her time that relates to the theme of immortality?
Experiments using electricity to reanimate body parts
What does the line 'The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed' imply about Ozymandias?
'The hand that mocked them' refers to his cruelty while 'the heart that fed' refers to his generosity
Test your knowledge about Percy Shelley and the transportation of a giant statue from ancient Egypt to London in 1817. Explore the literary connections and historical events related to this intriguing journey.
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