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Question
Answer the following question briefly.
What is your impression of Ozymandias as a king?
Solution
Ozymandias was an arrogant and wicked king. He was proud of himself but he took care of his people. He wanted the people to see his works and praise him. He thought himself to be greater than any other king.
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