What does the broken statue of Ozymandias symbolize in the poem?

It symbolizes that power and fame do not last forever. Even great rulers can be forgotten over time.

Fill in the blank: The inscription on the pedestal of Ozymandias's statue says, "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and ___!"

Despair

How does the poet show the theme of pride and its consequences through Ozymandias’s words?

The poet shows that Ozymandias was very proud. His words on the statue show his pride, but the ruined statue proves that pride is useless because time destroys everything.

True or False: The poem suggests that the achievements of powerful rulers are eternal and cannot be erased by time.

False

The poem shows that even the greatest achievements can disappear over time.

What emotions are shown on the face (visage) of Ozymandias’s statue, and what do they tell us about him?

The face shows a frown, wrinkled lips, and a sneer. This shows that Ozymandias was proud, strong, and strict as a ruler.

Fill in the blank: The phrase "the hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed" talks about the ___ who made the statue.

Artist or sculptor

What lesson does the poem teach about human achievements and nature?

The poem teaches that human achievements are temporary. Nature and time are stronger than humans, so we should stay humble.

How does the poem make readers think about their beliefs and opinions as they grow?

The poem shows that, like Ozymandias’s pride, our beliefs and ideas can change as we learn and experience more in life.

True or False: The traveler in the poem sees a fully intact statue of Ozymandias.

False

The statue is broken, with only the legs and part of the face left.

What does the traveler do in the poem?

The traveler tells the story of Ozymandias and shows how the statue is broken, teaching about the power of time.