I know it's a tad late now but I'd also recommend people focus in not only the meaning, mood, motivation, but also the method too. But always remember to include: WHAT, HOW, WHY! In your answer. Thanks for this video it is incredibly useful.
A very astute point! I suppose I suggest the 3 Ms for the intro / overview, and then method should enter every analytical paragraph thereafter. Good thinking! 😊
With reference to the reading of Ozymandias' quote "Look on my works..." as evidence of his arrogance, and taking in to account the context you gave us in Part I of him being an extraordinarily long lived and great (perhaps the greatest) Pharaoh, perhaps his hubris was born, literally, of being viewed as, and believing that he was, a God by his people from the moment of his birth? Also, we can view his greatness as transient but how fleeting is it really? To still be considered a great Pharaoh today is to acknowledge his lasting reputation, although I appreciate that this doesn't serve the metaphor of the poem very well. It's the statue that hasn't stood the test of time. I wonder if Shelley knew as much about Ozymandias/Ramses II as we do now? I've never thought so deeply about this poem before (mor fule me!) so thanks again Liam for provoking me to do so.
I hadn't considered that Ozymandias's hubris was a consequence of the reputation he was born into - I guess it would be hard to not have an overinflated ego if you had people revering you as a god from the day you were born! Your comment about transience reminds me of the discussions I used to have with my pupils when I taught this poem! As much as his empire has fallen, his name has survived - maybe Shelley is making a comment about reputation outliving things and objects. Thanks again for another thought provoking comment 😁
1:43 when it says “kings of kings” and is religious etc. doesn’t that contradict him being atheist? or does it show the poet is actually mocking god himself? also, later when you talk of the iambic pentameter changing when it says “kings of kings” could that also show ozymandias getting too arrogant he disrupts the normal sonnet form, which also leads his legacy dying. furthermore, it could still show him as powerful, as he is powerful enough to transcend the power to disrupt its sonnet flow? just wondered.
I feel like there is an interesting argument surrounding Ozymandias' challenges against God in lines 10-11. As Percy Shelly was a very overt atheist, so much so he was removed from his place of further education in the grounds of 'transgression,' how come he uses this image of God being challenged and then besting the one who challenged him if Shelly was so atheist? Could he have been trying to comment on how nature is superior to God as well (due to how nature outlives man in the end), or is he contradicting his views on religion to criticise authority? Loved the video! This has got to be one of my favourite poems now :D
I know it's a tad late now but I'd also recommend people focus in not only the meaning, mood, motivation, but also the method too. But always remember to include: WHAT, HOW, WHY! In your answer.
Thanks for this video it is incredibly useful.
A very astute point! I suppose I suggest the 3 Ms for the intro / overview, and then method should enter every analytical paragraph thereafter. Good thinking! 😊
With reference to the reading of Ozymandias' quote "Look on my works..." as evidence of his arrogance, and taking in to account the context you gave us in Part I of him being an extraordinarily long lived and great (perhaps the greatest) Pharaoh, perhaps his hubris was born, literally, of being viewed as, and believing that he was, a God by his people from the moment of his birth? Also, we can view his greatness as transient but how fleeting is it really? To still be considered a great Pharaoh today is to acknowledge his lasting reputation, although I appreciate that this doesn't serve the metaphor of the poem very well. It's the statue that hasn't stood the test of time. I wonder if Shelley knew as much about Ozymandias/Ramses II as we do now?
I've never thought so deeply about this poem before (mor fule me!) so thanks again Liam for provoking me to do so.
I hadn't considered that Ozymandias's hubris was a consequence of the reputation he was born into - I guess it would be hard to not have an overinflated ego if you had people revering you as a god from the day you were born!
Your comment about transience reminds me of the discussions I used to have with my pupils when I taught this poem! As much as his empire has fallen, his name has survived - maybe Shelley is making a comment about reputation outliving things and objects.
Thanks again for another thought provoking comment 😁
Well worth watching. Thank you.
Thanks so much for these videos- massively helping me😁
You're welcome!! 😊
1:43 when it says “kings of kings” and is religious etc. doesn’t that contradict him being atheist? or does it show the poet is actually mocking god himself? also, later when you talk of the iambic pentameter changing when it says “kings of kings” could that also show ozymandias getting too arrogant he disrupts the normal sonnet form, which also leads his legacy dying. furthermore, it could still show him as powerful, as he is powerful enough to transcend the power to disrupt its sonnet flow? just wondered.
the hands that mocked them, and the heart that fed” What is your interpretion of this line? Could you please share your opinion??
Thank you Dr Knight !
You're very welcome! Although I'm not Dr Knight just yet... give me another 18 months!! 😁
@@DystopiaJunkie have you got any predictions for what will come up/ theme for the literature paper 2?
No predictions I'm afraid - I wouldn't want to mislead anyone!
@@DystopiaJunkie very respectful thank you sir Knight 😇
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I feel like there is an interesting argument surrounding Ozymandias' challenges against God in lines 10-11. As Percy Shelly was a very overt atheist, so much so he was removed from his place of further education in the grounds of 'transgression,' how come he uses this image of God being challenged and then besting the one who challenged him if Shelly was so atheist? Could he have been trying to comment on how nature is superior to God as well (due to how nature outlives man in the end), or is he contradicting his views on religion to criticise authority?
Loved the video! This has got to be one of my favourite poems now :D
need help- in the exam i compared ozymandias to london in the theme of place?? did i just mess up
The beautiful thing about English is that as long as you backed up your points accurately, an examiner cannot tell you you're wrong!
@@DystopiaJunkie thankk youu :)
Thank you!
You're very welcome! 😊