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प्रश्न
Introduction
The poem ‘Ulysses’ is a dramatic monologue that contains 70 lines of blank verse. Ulysses, the King of Ithaca, gathers his men together to prepare for the journey and exhorts them not to waste their time left on earth. Ulysses has grown old, having experienced many adventures at the battle of Troy and in the seas. After returning to Ithaca, he desires to embark upon his next voyage. His inquisitive spirit is always looking forward to more and more of such adventures.
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उत्तर
The poem can be divided into three parts
- the thirst for adventure, which does not allow Ulysses to remain in his kingdom as a mere ruler;
- Ulysses handing over the responsibility to his son Telemachus, with total confidence in his abilities;
- Ulysses’ clarion calls to his sailors, urging them to venture into unknown lands.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the following empty boxes.
| Name | Location |
| Fort St. George | Chennai |
| Gingee Fort | ______ |
| Golconda Fort | ______ |
| Red Fort | ______ |
Why were the soldiers in the castle fearless?
Why does the narrator say that the enemy was no threat at all?
How did the enemies enter the castle?
Human greed led to the mighty fall of the citadel. Explain.
Read the given line and answer the question that follow in a line or two.
Our gates were strong, our walls were thick,
So smooth and high, no man could win.
- How safe was the castle?
- What was the firm belief of the soldiers?
Read the given line and answer the question that follow in a line or two.
| Oh then our maze of tunneled stone Grew thin and treacherous as air. The castle was lost without a groan, The famous citadel overthrown, |
- Bring out the contrast in the first two lines.
- What is the rhyme scheme of the given stanza?
Read the given line and answer the question that follow in a line or two.
We could do nothing, being sold.
- Why couldn’t they do anything?
- Why did they feel helpless?
Our only enemy was gold
Underline the alliterated word in the following line.
A little wicked wicket gate.
Does nature communicate with human beings?
Read the line given below and answer the question that follow.
The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung
In crimson clusters all the bough among!
- Who is the giant here?
- Why is the scarf colourful?
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
Dear is the Casuarina to my soul;
Explain the following line briefly with reference to the context.
“Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation”.“They have their exits and their entrances;
Pick out the word in ‘alliteration’ in the following line.
“Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel.”
‘He works his work, I mine’ – How is the work distinguished?
In what ways were Ulysses and his mariners alike?
Identify the figure of speech employed in the following line.
For always roaming with a hungry heart
Read the set of line from the poem and answer the question that follow.
… I mete and dole
Unequal laws unto a savage race,
That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and
know not me.
- What does Ulysses do?
- Did he enjoy what he was doing? Give reasons.
Read the set of line from the poem and answer the question that follow.
……for my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
- What was Ulysses’ purpose in life?
- How long would his venture last?
Explain with reference to the context the following line.
How dull it is to pause, to make an end,
To rust unburnished, not to shine in use!
Explain with reference to the context the following line.
We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven;
Where are the final decisions taken?
What are the poet’s thoughts on ‘being different’?
Pick out the alliterated words from the poem and write.
And this might stand him for the storms
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
He will be lonely enough
to have time for the work
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed.
What did the rider do when he reached Napoleon?
Literary Devices
Mark the rhyme scheme of the poem. The rhyme scheme for the first stanza is as follows.
| With neck out-thrust, you fancy how, | a |
| Legs wide, arms locked behind, | b |
| As if to balance the prone brow | a |
| Oppressive with its mind. | b |
