Question

In what way is the theme in this excerpt from "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson similar to the theme of the poem "Ulysses"?

A.Both poems explore the idea of pursuing new experiences
B.Both poems reflect on issues of isolation from society.
C.Both poems use images of water and boats to represent the unknown.
D.Both poems warn against the dangers of embarking on a new journey.

Answer 1

Out of the following choices given, the them that is similar to "Ulysses" is both poems use images of water and boats to represent the unknown. The answer is C.