Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson - Part 2
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Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson - Part 2
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In part 2 of our episode on Ulysses, we get into the meat of the poem. We explained the context of the story from Part 1, and now we get to dive into the epilogue of the life of Ulysses.
We explore his wanderlust and lament with him that Ithaca doesn't hold the charm that it used to. All Ulysses could think about during his travels was being able to return home/ Now that he is home, he cannot stop thinking about his adventures and travels and feel as though he is languishing in backward Ithaca.
We explore his relationship with his son, Telemachus, a man he admires and trusts, but doesn't relate to. He seems ready to leave his son in his place as king. He gazes out at his ship in the harbor and resolves to set out into the wild seas again. Ulysses is determined to sail to or wash up upon the blessed isles, one way or another.
We take the chance to admire Ulysses, a man who "cannot rest from travel" and who yearns to "follow knowledge like a sinking star." He is a heroic figure, but he is also tragic. From another point of view, we can see the downside to such a self-absorbed pursuit. Ultimately, we think we would rather have Telemachus as a king and leader and example than Ulysses.
What do you think?
