2. Do you think the poem can be related to contemporary times and culture? How? Poem Ozymandias
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In the sonnet "Ozymandias," the once-great ruler who commissioned a statue of himself wanted others to fear him. The inscription read, "Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!" Nowadays, terrorists desire to strike fear into the hearts of the mighty and everyday citizens. Thus terrorists plan a work of destruction, such as a bombing, for the purpose of bringing glory to their cause by causing death and terror.
The sculptor, according to the visitor in the poem, showed the ancient Egyptian king had a "hand that mocked them and [a] heart that fed." This suggests a leader who uses his power for personal gain, not to benefit those he leads. This predatory style of leadership is ubiquitous, even in American society. Consider an employer who hires undocumented workers so he can pay them less than the required minimumu wage. Likewise, teaching hospitals that require medical interns to work 30-hour shifts are taking unfair advantage of young doctors.