Ulysses

Question 1

What is the setting of Ulysses?

Answer 1

The setting is the adventure of Ulysses, latinised name of Odysseus.

Question 2

In what famous works Ulysses does appear?

Answer 2

1: Homer’s Odyssey
2: Dante’s Inferno

Question 3

What are the main themes of this work?

Answer 3

The constant pursuit of challenge & knowledge. Being a student for “life”, the struggle between duties & obligations & personal desires

Question 4

What is the structure of this poem? What does this structure allows?

Answer 4

The structure of this poem is a dramatic monologue. It allows the character to talk directly to the reader and “connect”

Question 5

What are the main 2 retorical figures?

Answer 5

Symbolism: Ulysses’s voyage symbolise the human quest for knowledge & adventure

Allusion: Tennison alludes to the myths displayed in classical mythology

Question 6

KEY LINE

Answer 6

“I cannot rest from travel: I will drink / Life to the lees.”. NEVER EVER STOP