Analysing the concept of power in Shelley's 'Ozymandias'
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I can explore how Shelley uses language and structure to convey his key messages about power.
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Breaking the sonnet form reflects the way that human power and man-made structures can be disrupted and destroyed.
Shelley uses symbolic adjectives to emphasise the temporary nature of political and human power and achievements.
The alliterative final imagery reinforces the insignificance of rulers compared with the desert sands.
The ironic quoting of Ozymandias’ words demonstrates the meaninglessness of his legacy and his weakness.
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