Question

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.

A. The Victorians believed in the value of hard work.

B. The Victorians were very heroic by nature.

C. The Victorians believed that fate controlled their destiny.

D. The Victorians had the time and money to travel to new places.

Answer 1

I believe that the Victorians believed in hard work is your answer. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The correct answer should be
A. The Victorians believed in the value of hard work.

They believed that people should work hard and try their best even if they aren't that capable of being successful. In this poem, he says that he and his peers are old but that doesn't mean that they should give up but rather that they should not yield and should try to strive, seek, and find.