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In Ozymandias by Percy Shelley, there is a type of irony called "situational irony." The situation is the story or poem, in this case. The irony is because Ozymandias is described as powerful, strong, and the "King of Kings" in the beginning. However, his wonderful statue eventually decays and it shows his mortal vulnerability. The irony is that he begins as a grand ruler and ends as a decaying statue of history.
It is a Situational irony, in which that what all left from the Ozymandias is only a broken statue, where before his statue reflects fear but now reflects wonder because of the ruined condition !
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What are the symbols in Ozymandias?
The statue of ozymandias
When was Ozymandias created?
Ozymandias was created in 1818.
When was Ozymandias - pianist - born?
Ozymandias - pianist - was born on 1971-04-06.
In what form does Ozymandias appear in the Shelley poem of the same name?
In the poem "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ozymandias appears as a broken statue in the desert, symbolizing the transience of power and human achievements. The form of the statue serves as a stark reminder of the impermanence of worldly glory and the inevitable decay of all things.
Who are the three speakers in Ozymandias?
In "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, the three speakers are the narrator who tells the story of meeting a traveler from an antique land, the traveler who recounts the story of seeing the statue in the desert, and Ozymandias himself through the inscription on the pedestal of the statue.
What is a simile in Ozymandias?
A simile in the poem "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley is found in the line "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings." This line compares Ozymandias to a king of kings, using the word "like" or "as" to draw a comparison between the two. Similes are a type of figurative language that help create vivid imagery and emphasize certain characteristics of the subject being described. In this case, the simile highlights Ozymandias's perceived greatness and power.
The perspectives represented in Ozymandias include all of the following except what?
The perspective of Ozymandias himself is not directly represented, as the poem instead explores the perspectives of the traveler and the narrator reflecting on Ozymandias's ruins and legacy.
When did Ozymandias die?
around 1213 BC (90 years old) also known as Ramses the second
What is your impression of Ozymandias as a king?
Ozymandias was a very boastful and arrogant king, who belived in his kingdom. He was egoistic, very concieted.
Why did Ozymandias kill the Comedian in watchmen the movie?
The Comedian found out about Ozymandias' plan to destroy many major cities. Ozymandias' view was that Comedian couldn't understand why Ozymandias was doing it and why it was 'good' for the human race. He couldn't let billions die because he didn't want to hurt his friend, so he killed him.
What kind of a man was the pharaoh ozymandias?
what kind of man was the pharaoh ozymandias,doyou think ? qoute from the poem to subtantiate your thebes
What is meter of Ozymandias?
Iambic Pentameter.
