LINES FROM ULYSSES
(A.L. Tennyson)
Q1: Describe how Ulysses inspires his Sailors to embark on a new adventure?
Ans. The poem “Ulysses” is composed by “Alfred Lord Tennyson”. He was a king of Ithaca, a Greek Island. He was very brave and courageous, He went on many adventures on the sea with his companions and fought many battles bravely. Ulysses inspires his fellows to go to another Voyage. He addresses his fellows and appreciates their past services and admits them that though they have become old they should go to discover a new world.
Q2: What message does the poet "Alfred Lord Tennyson" gives in his poem Ulysses?
Ans. Ulysses, a hero of Greek mythology, is addressing his companions to set a new journey in their last age. He gives the message of courage and hopes to his companion that,
"Old age hath yet his honor and toil"
He inspires his companion who had spent their life like brave heroes but they are old and weak. The poet reminds them their past that how they used to fight with their opponents.
Q3: Briefly explain the last two lines of the poem Ulysses.
"Made weak by time and fate but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield".
Ans.
These are very striking lines of the poem Ulysses written by "Alfred Lord Tennyson". Here he admits the harsh reality of his growing age but he also gives the message that they are not disappointed. He admits that the miseries of misfortunes made them weak and aged but they have a strong will to start another great and long Voyage. They will not surrender their self and try to discover a new world.
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