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JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 41

Question 41

Non-African Poetry

In Lord Tennyson's 'Ulysses' the phrase 'happy Isles' refers to

  1. A.the abode of the dead
  2. B.the palace of Achilles
  3. C.the abode of the gods
  4. D.the ringing plants of windy Troy
  5. E.the land of an idle king.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the abode of the dead)

Explanation

Ulysses hopes they may reach the Happy Isles, the place of dead heroes, "and see the great Achilles".