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“Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods.” (a) The above lines convey the undying spirit of Ulysses. Explain. (b) Pick out the words in alliteration in the above lines.

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(a) Ulysses is aware of ageing and 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 Gods. Thus these lines show the undying spirit of Ulysses. 

(b) ere, end noble, note are the words that alliterate.



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