London – power of higher ups is more
Ozymandias – controlling power over his powerful than natural causing damage to it
people, abuse of power “I wander through each chartered street
“Sneer of cold command” where the chartered Thames does flow”
Alliteration creates an emotional effect Describes ‘Thames’ naturally free flowing
on how Ozymandias commanded people. to have become “chartered” connoting
Harsh ‘c’ sound reflecting his harsh restriction.
demands and ultimate power to control He is scathing of sheer control the
an empire. authorities have, it’s even seeping into
We see the idea that he looks down on nature – the oppression is so powerful that
his people and we see how arrogant and even nature is not exempt from its
omnipotent he thinks he is. detrimental impact.
Contextually based on Pharaoh Rameses Use of adjectives “chartered” suggests
II, he was known for his tyranny and streets he walks on are controlled by the
military exploits. government
Power of humanity can become so toxic
That it could impact nature and it’s beauty.
Power in London and Ozymandias
Ozymandias – power of the leader is inferior
compared to the power of nature and it comes
with a time, it’s not infinite how he wants it to
London – higher ups power is restrictive be.
and controlling with abuse of power. “Nothing beside remains” “shattered visage”
“Mind-forged manacles” “Nothing beside remains” reflects his state of
Metaphor used by Blake to convey idea of a nothingness, like monarchy of French
city suffering from physical and Revolution.
psychological imprisonment, Social Caesura highlights end of power, nature has
oppression, and an unraveling moral taken over Ozymandias’ authority
society. Nature is very powerful force as it out-waits
Shows how restricted society is in London and lasts against time whereas statue is left
due to the government and higher ups with nothing and a “shattered visage” as it
close control. does manage to last power of time.
Trapped by Government, organised religion Blunt- narrator is unsympathetic towards
and monarchy furthermore we see Ozymandias’ reyn being over.
oppression of the weakness and vulnerable
in the society so it’s easier for higher ups to
abuse power on them due to vulnerability.
Ozymandias – controlling power over his powerful than natural causing damage to it
people, abuse of power “I wander through each chartered street
“Sneer of cold command” where the chartered Thames does flow”
Alliteration creates an emotional effect Describes ‘Thames’ naturally free flowing
on how Ozymandias commanded people. to have become “chartered” connoting
Harsh ‘c’ sound reflecting his harsh restriction.
demands and ultimate power to control He is scathing of sheer control the
an empire. authorities have, it’s even seeping into
We see the idea that he looks down on nature – the oppression is so powerful that
his people and we see how arrogant and even nature is not exempt from its
omnipotent he thinks he is. detrimental impact.
Contextually based on Pharaoh Rameses Use of adjectives “chartered” suggests
II, he was known for his tyranny and streets he walks on are controlled by the
military exploits. government
Power of humanity can become so toxic
That it could impact nature and it’s beauty.
Power in London and Ozymandias
Ozymandias – power of the leader is inferior
compared to the power of nature and it comes
with a time, it’s not infinite how he wants it to
London – higher ups power is restrictive be.
and controlling with abuse of power. “Nothing beside remains” “shattered visage”
“Mind-forged manacles” “Nothing beside remains” reflects his state of
Metaphor used by Blake to convey idea of a nothingness, like monarchy of French
city suffering from physical and Revolution.
psychological imprisonment, Social Caesura highlights end of power, nature has
oppression, and an unraveling moral taken over Ozymandias’ authority
society. Nature is very powerful force as it out-waits
Shows how restricted society is in London and lasts against time whereas statue is left
due to the government and higher ups with nothing and a “shattered visage” as it
close control. does manage to last power of time.
Trapped by Government, organised religion Blunt- narrator is unsympathetic towards
and monarchy furthermore we see Ozymandias’ reyn being over.
oppression of the weakness and vulnerable
in the society so it’s easier for higher ups to
abuse power on them due to vulnerability.
