Shelley’s symbols
Each of the cards below lists one of Shelley’s recurring themes or symbols.
1. Construct and complete a table incorporating each of the themes/symbols listed on the
sort cards. ‘Wind’ has been started as an example.
Theme or symbol
Wind
Notes
Power of nature, blowing in a
fresh change, urgency…
Poems
‘Ode to the West Wind’
Or…
2. In groups, take one theme or symbol and produce a presentation detailing its
importance in Shelley’s work.
Wind
‘Spirit of beauty’
Autumn
Ghosts/spirits
Mont Blanc
Ozymandias
Seasons/nature
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