Ozymandias seemed to be a typical despot of an ‘ancient’ land. The description given by traveller proves the point that the king considered himself far above than all other mortals of his race. He loved to call himself ‘the king of kings’. He was drunk with power and authority. He had nothing but sneers of ‘cold command’ for others. Ozymandias was proud of his mighty deeds and wonderful achievements. He challenged the mighty and the powerful to look upon his marvellous feats, his glory and grandeur. Those who tried to do so only met with deep dismay and despair. Ozymandias’ attempt to perpetuate his memory for the future generations proved only a false dream. The ravages of time reduced the symbols of his power, authority, glory and grandeur only to dust. This is the lesson that we can learn from Ozymandias’ futile efforts to immortalise himself and his memory. The statue of the ‘king of kings’ Ozymandias’ lies in pieces with his shattered face half-buried in the sand.

We can form a clear picture of Ozymandias from the description of the traveller and the words written on the pedestal. He emerges as a powerful despot. He was highly conscious of his power and position and placed himself far above all other lesser mortals. Such an authoritative and proud personality had no room for any soft, milder and sensitive human feelings.