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"The Hand that Mocked Them, and the Heart that Fed". Whose Hand and Heart Are Referred to in this Line ? Why ?

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प्रश्न

"The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed". Whose hand and heart are referred to in this line ? Why ?

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उत्तर

The 'hand' refers to the sculptor's hand and the 'heart' refers to that of King Ozymandias. The statue made by the sculptor seemed to be mocking at the king's self obsession and passion. 

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Ozymandias
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2014-2015 (March) Delhi Set 2

संबंधित प्रश्न

What feelings does the partially destroyed statue of Ozymandias convey?


What quality of King Ozymandias does the poem reflect ?


Look at the picture given below.

While on a sight-seeing tour to an old and mysterious country far away from home, you have had seen this statue. Discuss with your partner what this picture tells you about the people, the place and the ruler. Note down your ideas in the web-chart.


Write a letter to your friend about the sight you saw and your impression of it. You may create necessary details.


Answer the following question by ticking the correct option.

  • The poem is set in _________________________

Answer the following question briefly.

Bring out the irony in the poem.


Answer the following question briefly.

What message is conveyed through this poem ?


Identify and rewrite the lines from the poem spoken by the narrator, the traveller and Ozymandias:
The Narrator: ________________________________________________________
The Traveller: ________________________________________________________
Ozymandias: ________________________________________________________


'Ozymandias' and 'Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments' are based on the theme of Time. Compare the two sonnets in terms of the manner in which Time is treated by the poets. Write your answer in about 150 words.


Answer the following in 100-200 words :

Time humbles even the greatest of the great. One should cultivate the quality of humility. Describe how time has reduced the mighty Ozymandias to nothing.


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