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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is ironic about the inscription on the pedestal of Ozymandias?
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.
Answer the following question by ticking the correct option.
- The poem is set in _________________________
Answer the following question by ticking the correct option.
- The tone of the poem is _______________________________
Answer the following question briefly.
Bring out the irony in the poem.
Answer the following question briefly.
'Nothing beside remains.' What does the narrator mean when he says these words?
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: ________________________________________________________
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…
Did the sculpture of Ozymandias fulfil the purpose for which it had been built ? Give reasons.
