Question

What moral lesson does 'ozymandias' teach?

Answer 1

The poem conveys the message that man is mortal. He might be proud of his powers but the reality is far more cruel that everything comes to an end as the time keeps on moving and changing. Immortality is the fact concerned with views, time, poetry and goodness only. Thus, Shelley points out very well the power of time. He says that how much ever the emperor might be cruel and powerful in his own time, the race with time can never be won.

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Answer 2

The poem ozymandias penned by P.B. Shelley is about a cruel and arrogant king Ozymandias who got his statue erected so that he could be remembered by posterity. The poem leaves a message that wealth power and position don’t last forever. So they should be used for the welfare of mankind and should not be misused. Time is ultimate leveler. One must realise that respect is never demanded it is earned. Real power is winning the hearts and not in ruling in the weak and the needy. Time conquers all, so winning the hearts of the people is real victory.

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