Power & Politics Subset: Ozymandias Analysis & Annotation
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the poem 'Ozymandias' focusing on themes of power and political hubris. It provides a summary and context for understanding the poem, followed by questions that encourage analysis of literary techniques and thematic interpretation. The activities aim to develop students' skills in annotation, critical thinking, and creative writing related to themes of authority and impermanence.
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Power & Politics Subset: Ozymandias Analysis & Annotation
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Introduction and Context
Scene Summary and Context Guide: 'Ozymandias' is a sonnet by Percy Bysshe Shelley, written in 1818. It reflects on the fleeting nature of power and human achievement. The poem narrates the story of a traveller who describes encountering a ruined statue in the desert. The statue's inscription proclaims Ozymandias's greatness, yet the shattered visage around it suggests the inevitable decline of all empires. Shelley’s work comments on the transient nature of political authority and hubris, illustrating that even the most mighty rulers ultimately fall to time. The poem's structure, with its tight sonnet form, mirrors the tension between human ambition and inevitable decay. The phrase 'Boundless and bare' encapsulates the desolate scene, contrasting with the grandeur once associated with Ozymandias. The poem invites reflection on how power is remembered or forgotten over time, and how pride can lead to downfall. This context helps deepen understanding of the poem’s themes and literary devices used to reinforce its message.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the passage and your analysis of the poem.
1.
What is the primary theme discussed in the context guide for 'Ozymandias'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device mentioned in the context that Shelley uses to convey the poem's message.
[2 marks]3.
Explain in your own words what the phrase 'Boundless and bare' suggests about Ozymandias's statue and empire.
[3 marks]4.
In the context of the poem, what does the inscription on the statue signify?
[2 marks]5.
Identify one poetic technique used in the phrase 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings'.
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Irony
Cc) Repetition
Dd) Alliteration
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How does Shelley use structure to reinforce the theme of impermanence?
[3 marks]7.
Describe the tone of the poem based on the passage provided.
[2 marks]8.
Consider the phrase 'The lone and level sands stretch far away'. What does this imagery suggest about the fate of Ozymandias's empire?
[3 marks]9.
Reflect on how Shelley’s use of a traveller’s perspective influences the reader’s understanding of the poem’s message.
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