How does Ulysses compare to Odysseus?

Comparing Homer's Odysseus and Tennyson's Ulysses Homer's Odyssey depicts the life of a middle-aged, while Tennyson's "Ulysses" describes Ulysses as an old man. The character's role in his son's life shifts. With maturity, Telemachus does not require as much guidance from his father. read more

They are the same person. Ulysses is the Latin name for Odysseus, the same way Hercules is for Heracles. read more

Odysseus does so and is granted a ship by the King Alcinous. [04] Odysseus lands safely in Ithaca, where he is greeted by a shepherd (Minerva, a.k.a. Athena, in disguise). Minerva (Athena) tells him about the suitors who are trying to marry Penelope and take over Ithaca. read more

Comparing Homer's Odysseus and Tennyson's Ulysses Homer's Odyssey depicts the life of a middle-aged, while Tennyson's "Ulysses" describes Ulysses as an old man. The character's role in his son's life shifts. With maturity, Telemachus does not require as much guidance from his father. read more