And on the pedestal, these words appear:
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away."
Questions:
i. What is the theme of the stanza?
ii. Identify the figurative language used in the given stanza.
iii. How does the inscription on the pedestal contrast with the current state of Ozymandias's kingdom?
iv. Discuss the significance of the words "Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" in relation to the overall message of the poem.
v. How does the description of the "colossal Wreck" and the "lone and level sands" contribute to the theme of the impermanence of power and glory?
vi. Analyze the impact of the final line, "The lone and level sands stretch far away," on the reader's understanding of Ozymandias's legacy.