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Write Well Creative Writing

G. Poetic Response: Write a poetic response to “Ozymandias.” You can choose to
write from the perspective of the traveler, the sculptor, or even Ozymandias himself.
Explore the theme of impermanence and create your own vivid imagery.

Fun Time Creative Thinking, Art Integration, Exploration

J. Cultural Artifacts: Explore the idea of cultural artifacts and their preservation.
Research examples of cultural artifacts from your own background or region. Dis-
cuss the importance of preserving cultural heritage and how the poem relates to
this theme.

Listening Text
The poem “Ozymandias” portrays a traveler who encounters a ruined statue in the desert.
The statue, featuring “trunkless legs of stone” and a “shattered visage,” once depicted the
mighty King Ozymandias. The inscription boasts of his grandeur, but time has reduced his
empire to a “colossal Wreck.” This stark imagery underscores the fleeting nature of human
achievements. The sculptor’s skill in capturing emotions is highlighted, as is the irony of the
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king’s message “Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!” amidst desolation. The poem
reflects on the transitory power of rulers and the inevitable march of time.

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