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प्रश्न
What quality of King Ozymandias does the poem reflect ?
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उत्तर
The poem reflects upon the king’s grand delusions of his own power and might, which he thought could be immortalised in stone. However, it proved to be only a wishful thinking because all that remained of that statue was a colossal wreck.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What feelings does the partially destroyed statue of Ozymandias convey?
What did the traveller see in the desert?
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 tone of the poem is _______________________________
Answer the following question briefly.
"Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Who is Ozymandias referring to when he speaks of ‘ye Mighty’? Why should they despair ? .
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?
Identify and rewrite the lines from the poem spoken by the narrator, the traveller and Ozymandias:
The Narrator: ________________________________________________________
The Traveller: ________________________________________________________
Ozymandias: ________________________________________________________
Did the sculpture of Ozymandias fulfil the purpose for which it had been built ? Give reasons.
