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प्रश्न
How effective is the use of the phrase "Nothing beside remains" in conveying the theme of the transience and impermanence of power and human achievement, in Ozymandias by P.B.Shelley?
उत्तर
It is highly effective as it emphasizes the idea that even the most significant accomplishments of human beings will eventually crumble and disappear, leaving behind only the inevitable march of time. By emphasizing this theme, Ozymandias serves as a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence and the futility of pursuing power and glory at the expense of more meaningful pursuits.
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What feelings does the partially destroyed statue of Ozymandias convey?
What is ironic about the inscription on the pedestal of Ozymandias?
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".................. its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed.
(a) What do "lifeless things" refer to?
(b) How do we know that he was a good sculptor?
(c) How did the heart feed the passions?
What quality of King Ozymandias does the poem reflect ?
Write a letter to your friend about the sight you saw and your impression of it. You may create necessary details.
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- The expression on the face of the statue is one of ____________________
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- This poem throws light on the _________________ nature of Ozymandias.
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- The sculptor was able to understand Ozymandias' ___________________
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- The tone of the poem is _______________________________
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"The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed." Whose hand and heart has the poet referred to in this line?
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"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:" Why does Ozymandias refer to himself as King of Kings? What quality of the king is revealed through this statement.
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Bring out the irony in the poem.
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'Nothing beside remains.' What does the narrator mean when he says these words?
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What is your impression of Ozymandias as a king?
Imagine that Ozymandias comes back to life and as he sees the condition of his statue, realisation dawns on him and he pens his thoughts in a diary. As Ozymandias, make this diary entry in about 150 words. You could begin like this: I thought I was the mightiest of all but…
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