Which statement about Victorian culture is reflected in this excerpt from "Ulysses" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson?

Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though

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.

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Crystal Gordon

28 May, 18:12

Which statement about Victorian culture is reflected in this excerpt from "Ulysses" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson?

Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though

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.

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Jaidyn Mayer · Answer 1

None of the above. Victorians were not heroic by nature, but they admired heroism and revered brave men and women. They believed in the value of hard work, but that is not what the passage in Ulysses reflects. They did not believe that fate controlled their destiny. They believed that faith, will and courage would overcome adversity. Few Victorians had the time and money to travel to new places.

The passage does reflect upon courage in adversity and waning strength (old age?), but it is the courage of comradeship. "We are no longer as strong as we were. We have lost much, but we have not lost all. We have enough and more. We, together, have a purpose, a goal to attain, and a combined will. We will strive and seek. We will find and we will not give up." Ulysses is the leader, encouraging his men. "We can do this together. We will not give up, and we will triumph despite our weakness and weariness."