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Ozymandias
Ozymandias
Setting in Ozymandias
The setting of Ozymandias is a desolate wasteland Deserts represent the sands of time and the expanse of time before and after Ozymandias. The Egyptian desert is used because of both its monuments and the fact that it is an antique land = a mysterious setting A desert is lifeless, showing that nothing really lasts forever.
Imagery in Ozymandias
Imagery used most when describing the kings statue Two vast and trunkless legs of stone stand alone in the desert. Statue is trunkless= missing midsection and heart Poem includes hand, face, and legs. Ozymandias looks complete/passionate and driven Although he has strong character, he has no compassion Shattered face = powerful but not intelligent= forgettable