What are the features of the king Ozymandias ???
The vision depicted in the poem indicates that Ozymandias was a strong ruler.? He was probably one that ruled out of fear and conquest, and ruled with a strong sense of control.? The fact that he would have a statement such as "Look on my works, ye mighty and despair," indicates that there is a sense of ego within the ruler.? The fact that the statue is now decrepit and broken down indicates that the ruler is not one that is viewed in the modern setting with a sense of reverence of respect.? They might have ruled out of fear, but now, when there is no longer a fear of the ruler's extent, he is forgotten.? Perhaps, Shelley is making a statement here about the nature of political power and how it should be utilized.