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What poetic line shows Ulysses’ unending desire for adventure and new experiences?

A“Most blameless is he, centred in the sphere”

B“To rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use!”

C“Meet adoration to my household gods”

D“We are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven”

Answer:

B. “To rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use!”

Read Explanation:

This metaphor compares Ulysses to a sword left unused. He believes life should be used actively and that mere existence is pointless without meaningful action. It expresses his passionate desire to continue striving and experiencing life


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