Ulysses
Chapter VI
ULYSSES: Some notes
It begins with Ulysses saying that it is of no use for an ‘idle king' to spend time by this still hearth (inactive fireplace) and in this barren rocky land and try to give out ‘unequal laws unto a savage race'. He seems to be pointing out his frustration at growing old along with his wife in this state of restlessness, being forced to rule over people whom he has clearly lost touch with. He describes the people as men who ‘hoard', ‘sleep' and ‘feed' again emphasizing the dullness and routine, which he feels, pervades his kingdom. These functions are quite normal one might say, but it is this very normality which perhaps irritates Ulysses.
He says he cannot take a break from his adventures. He insists on drinking life to the lees(imagery of drinking tea or something) and recalls his great suffering and great enjoyment both with his friends and alone; all of which he misses. He says he has become a legend and goes on to reveal the extent of......
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