Question

Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. The last five lines of this excerpt most clearly suggest which of the following themes?

A. old age should not keep men from adventure
B. the aged should reflect fondly, but realistically, on their life's accomplishments
C. even the most heroic men cannot overcome the effects of time and fate
D. to see Achilles once more would make Ullysses' life complete

Answer 1

The last five lines of the poem suggest that even though individuals may be weakened by time and fate, their strong will allows them to continue striving and seeking in life.

Step-by-step explanation:

The last five lines of the excerpt from Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem suggest the theme that even though time and fate may weaken individuals, their strong will and determination allow them to continue striving, seeking, and finding in life. Despite not being as strong as they once were, individuals with heroic hearts can still persevere and not give up.