[justsomehnguy]

> that people think of it as a monument to their ego

Sueprisingly enough but Shinseiki Evangerion (at least the original one, never had the chance to see the remakes) is exploring the aspect of ego.

> people who think of it like building a monument to one's self

It is another interesting introspective question wherever you want something for the others to remember you even if you would never have the chance to know if they did.