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Ozymandias

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · English

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Summary and Context

  • The poem is narrated by a speaker who meets a traveller from an ancient land.
  • The traveller describes the ruins of a statue of Ozymandias (Ramesses II), once a powerful Egyptian king.
  • Only 'two vast and trunkless legs of stone' and a 'shattered visage' remain in the desert.
2

Themes and Literary Devices

  • Major theme: The futility of human pride and the impermanence of power.
  • Irony is central—the king’s boast contrasts with the barren ruins.
  • Imagery: Vivid descriptions of the desert and broken statue create a strong visual impact.
3

Character and Message

  • Ozymandias was a proud, arrogant king who believed his power was eternal.
  • His expression on the statue reveals his cruel and commanding nature.
  • The sculptor understood the king’s emotions and captured them perfectly in stone.

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The poem shows that no matterThe pedestal of the statue bearsWhile the king’s empire has disappearedThe poem uses vivid imagery

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