... as an individual and as a corollary he opens avenues to not only physical, but also intellectual discoveries, leading to greater 'knowledge'. Thus, Tennyson through mythological allusion suggests that Ulysses may even "touch the Happy isles" and "see the Great Achilles"; alluding not only to the Elysian Fields (Greek mythology heaven) but also the complete spiritual ... fulfilment attained through his fresh and meaningful journey. This is furthered as Ulysses reflects, " I'm a part of everything I have met", reaffirming how like Prospero, his existence and identity has been shaped t...

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