What does Shelley use to distance himself from the political message in his sonnet?
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A detached speaker to freely comment on the monarchy through an allegory.
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What does Shelley use to distance himself from the political message in his sonnet?
A detached speaker to freely comment on the monarchy through an allegory.
What creates irony in the depiction of the ruined statue?
All that remains of the powerful ruler are broken fragments, contrasting with his arrogance and desire for immortality.
How does Shelley portray the ruler's cruelty?
Through facial features and textual language that reflect contempt for his subjects.
What does the shattered visage symbolize?
The ruler's passionate rage and desire to impose his will on the world.
What does the inscription 'My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings' ironically contrast with?
The statue's decay, showing the impermanence of power.
What do the isolated ruins symbolize?
The temporary nature of human constructions against the ultimate power of nature.
What does the speaker observe in London's streets?
Marks of weakness and woe on every person's face, suggesting widespread misery.
What does Blake suggest with 'mind-forg'd manacles'?
People are socially and emotionally shackled, representing their repression.
What does the church's reaction to the chimney-sweeper's cry reveal?
The hypocrisy of the church, which is meant to care for the poor but is appalled by their presence.
What does the phrase 'marriage hearse' imply?
The destruction of marriage, a pillar of society, through the oxymoron.
How does Wordsworth contrast nature's power with human actions?
By personifying nature as guiding the speaker to a boat, symbolizing nurturing.
What does the trembling oars signify?
The speaker's fear and the shift in power dynamics as nature becomes threatening.
What does the speaker's encounter with nature lead to?
Introspection and a sense of unease about the unknown aspects of existence.
What does the Duke's possessiveness reveal?
His controlling nature and objectification of women.
What does the Duke imply about the Duchess's smile?
That it was not exclusive to him, highlighting his jealousy.
What does the phrase 'all smiles stopped together' imply?
The Duke's command led to the Duchess's murder, showcasing his absolute power.
What does Tennyson's repetition in 'Half a league, half a league' emphasize?
The distance and peril faced by the Light Brigade.
What does the command 'Forward, the Light Brigade!' highlight?
The soldiers' obedience and duty-bound mindset despite potential errors.
What does Tennyson's rhetorical question 'When can their glory fade?' remind the reader of?
The enduring legacy of the Light Brigade's valiant charge.
What does the phrase 'O the wild charge they made!' celebrate?
The audacity and fearlessness of the Light Brigade's charge.
What does the phrase 'Pale flakes with fingering stealth' symbolize?
An ominous threat, intensifying the soldiers' fear and sense of impending doom.
What does the phrase 'his bloody life in my bloody hands' signify?
The enduring guilt and trauma haunting the soldier.
What does the speaker's memory of home symbolize?
A cherished companion, symbolizing longing for connection amidst alienation.
What does the phrase 'Dem tell me' illustrate?
The speaker's frustration at being denied access to his history.
What does the metaphor of a 'healing star' suggest?
The illuminating power of historical figures like Mary Seacole.
What does the speaker mean by 'I carving out me identity'?
The speaker is taking ownership of his identity, an ongoing process.
