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Answer the following in 80-100 word:

How does Helen's appearance in the party make Lavinia get rid of her superstitious belief in Ouija Boards?

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Bring out the irony in the words, 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings, Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!' as inscribed on the pedestal of the statue. What lesson does this irony teach us?

 

Answer:

Lavinia hosted an Ouija Board party at her home. She had called all the members of her Ladies' Book Club. John Hallock was the partner of Laura Hinkle in the party, which he hesitated to be. In the party, all the boards spelt out 'traitor', pointing towards John by indicating 'ask him.' This made Lavinia suspect Hallock of infidelity. Their marriage was on the verge of break-up. Lavinia packs her bags and is ready to go, but gets to know the truth about Helen. She realises that Helen was not a real person but only a spirit. Therefore, John could not have an affair with a ghost. This rids her of her superstitious belief in Ouija Boards.

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Ozymandias tried to proclaim himself as a great king by inscribing these words on the pedestal of the statue. The irony of the words inscribed on the statue is that even in the end, there is nothing left to show the King's greatness. He was forgotten by the people. This irony teaches us that wealth, power and position does not last forever. Time has the ultimate power. It conquers all. Nothing is permanent in this world. Everything is transient and gets washed away by the tides of time. We might run after material pursuits but they cannot give us permanent happiness. We are blinded by our ego, arrogance and thirst for power which are not everlasting hence, can never give lasting happiness.