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Read the set of line from the poem and answer the question that follow. Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, - English

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Read the set of line from the poem and answer the question that follow.

Death closes all: but something ere the end,

Some work of noble note, may yet be done,

Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods.

  1. The above lines convey the undying spirit of Ulysses. Explain.
  2. Pick out the words in alliteration in the above lines.
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Solution

  1. Ulysses is aware of aging and a substantial decrease in his physical strength. He knows that will close in on him sooner or later. But before that happens, he wants to sail beyond the sunset/horizon and if possible meet warriors like Achilles. He wants to achieve something worthy of those who challenged and fought with God. Thus these lines show the undying spirit of Ulysses.
  2. ere, end, noble, note are the words that alliterate.
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Chapter 4.2: Ulysses - Exercise [Page 132]

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Chapter 4.2 Ulysses
Exercise | Q 4. f) | Page 132

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