Explain the irony of "ozymandias." what message about "the mighty" of the world does the irony convey?

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Malik Douglas

31 January, 17:29

Explain the irony of "ozymandias." what message about "the mighty" of the world does the irony convey?

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Ozymandias's statue shows the king's ironic pride and arrogance, far from his intention to show grandeur. The sculptor made the art exhibiting the king's frown, wrinkled lip and sneer exposing him as the tyrant he really is. The king was so vain did not even notice the sculptor's contempt. He even brags about how he thinks the other "mighty" rulers will "despair" with his significance.