The poem remains primarily an ironic and compelling critique of Ozymandias and other ruthless, egoist rulers like him. There is a special justice in the way tyrants are subjected to time. The universal truth is that all humans face death and decay. It talks about the forces of mortality and mutability, described brilliantly in the concluding lines, which will eventually erode and destroy all our lives. The irony of “Ozymandias” is quite daunting for the reader. The statue is worn and antique, its head is half-buried in the sand, after all, and we are left wondering what role the erosive force of dust storms, wind, and rain played in its destruction. It also gives a thought about how nature might fight back. The poem explores the relevance and beauty of art in the natural world.
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