Question

Read the excerpt from "Ulysses" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Which lines in the poem reflect the Victorian theme of seeking new adventures despite obstacles? The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks: The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends, 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die. It may be that the gulfs will wash us down; It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are-- One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Answer 1

The lines in the poem that reflect the Victorian theme of seeking new adventures despite obstacles are the final two:
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

These lines show that these people will not stop trying to achieve their goals, regardless of the fact whether they are actually able to do that or not. There may be many obstacles on their path, however, they will endure everything and emerge victorious.

Answer 2

Answer:

I got it right and the correct four are:

"'Tis not too late to seek a newer world."

"To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths

Of all the western stars, until I die."

"It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,

And see the great Achilles, whom we knew."

"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."

Explanation:

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