Question

What does Ulysses plan to do at the end of the poem?

• A. Go on another sea voyage
• B. Retire from his adventures and lead a quiet life
• C. Settle down in Ithaca and rule as king
• D. Expand his territory and wage war against enemies

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Go on another sea voyage

Significance of His Decision:

• Restless Spirit – Ulysses finds no fulfillment in ruling Ithaca and longs for adventure.

• Symbolism of the Sea – The sea represents exploration, knowledge, and the pursuit of meaning, even in old age.

• Contrast with Telemachus – Ulysses entrusts his son with the governance of Ithaca, believing he is better suited for a stable and dutiful life.

• Unfinished Journey – Rather than settling into old age, Ulysses chooses to push forward, embodying the heroic ideal of endless striving.