Towards the end of the novel, Ozymandias is seen looking at dozens of TV screens, being able to sort out and organize all the chaos in his mind, unlike many others who simply feel overwhelmed. This shows that he is able to understand all different aspects of society around the world, allowing him to make an informed decision on how to best save the world, even if at the cost of thousands of lives. His belief that the world can only be saved at the cost of the lives of others further supports the theme and its depiction of moral ambiguity, while other characters debate whether his solution is truly the right choice because it is such a great sacrifice. Although other heroes representing different ideas may disagree with him, in the novel Ozymandias is quite popular and loved by most citizens unlike all other heroes. This support from all citizens symbolizes the support of society and the belief that sacrifices must be made to create solutions, even if they do not truly correspond to their established morals, proving that the Ozymandias plan was the only one
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