Legacy: Ozymandious

The video provides an in-depth analysis of Percy Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias'. It begins with an introduction to the poem, followed by a reading. The historical context of Ramses II is discussed, highlighting his reign and the significance of statues. The poem's structure as a Petrarchan sonnet in iambic pentameter is examined. Key vocabulary terms are explained, including 'visage', 'mocked', and 'colossal'. The video concludes with an analysis of the poem's themes, such as the irony of destruction and the enduring power of words over physical monuments.

What is the main focus of the introduction to the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• The poem's significance and analysis plan

• The poem's rhyme scheme

• The poem's author biography

• The poem's historical context

In the poem, what does the traveler describe?

• A bustling marketplace

• A thriving city

• A broken statue in the desert

• A beautiful landscape

What type of sonnet is 'Ozymandias'?

• Miltonic

• Petrarchan

• Spenserian

• Shakespearean

What does the word 'visage' refer to in the poem?

• A sculpture

• A landscape

• A face

• A building

What is ironic about the statue's inscription in 'Ozymandias'?

• It praises the sculptor

• It predicts the statue's destruction

• It boasts of power amidst ruins

• It is written in a foreign language

What theme does Shelley explore through the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• The beauty of nature

• The fleeting nature of power

• The joy of exploration

• The importance of wealth

According to Shelley, who should be the ones to guide society?

• Merchants

• Dictators

• Poets

• Warriors