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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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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.
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Answer the following question briefly.
'Nothing beside remains.' What does the narrator mean when he says these words?
Answer the following question briefly.
What is your impression of Ozymandias as a king?
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…
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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.
