Ozymandias

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What is the poem 'Ozymandias' mainly about?

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An ancient and cruel ruler's statue destroyed by the effects of time.

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What sort of a king was Ozymandias, according to the statue?

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A cruel and powerful king.

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What did the sculptor do well in the poem 'Ozymandias'?

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The sculptor really captured Ozymandias's harsh character as shown in the face of the statue.

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What does 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:/Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!' mean?

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I am the greatest and all-powerful ruler; fear me!

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Who is the speaker of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

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One could argue that the traveller, Ozymandias, and the poet are all speakers of the poem.

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What does the statue of Ozymandias symbolize?

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The impermanence of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'king of kings' in the poem?

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It emphasizes Ozymandias's belief in his own superiority over all other rulers.

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How does the setting of the poem contribute to its theme?

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The desolate setting highlights the emptiness of Ozymandias's once-great empire.

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What literary device is used in the line 'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'?

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Irony, as the works have crumbled and are no longer impressive.

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What does the traveler represent in the poem?

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The traveler represents the passage of time and the stories of the past.