Tennyson's "Ulysses" is a famous dramatic monologue. What is a key characteristic of a dramatic monologue?


A

A long narrative poem that tells a story


B

A poem where a single speaker addresses an implied audience


C

A poem with a fixed rhyme scheme and meter


D

A short, lyrical poem expressing personal feelings


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Characteristics of dramatic monologue:


Single Speaker: Only one character speaks throughout the entire poem.


Implied Audience: The speaker is addressing someone (or several people) who are present in the scene but do not speak themselves. We learn about these listeners through the speaker's words.


Revelation of Character: The primary purpose of a dramatic monologue is to reveal the speaker's temperament, personality, and often their moral character, often unknowingly to themselves.


Specific Situation: The poem is set in a specific time and place, and the speech arises from a particular situation.

In "Ulysses," Ulysses is the single speaker, and he is addressing his mariners, urging them to embark on a new journey. Through his words, we gain deep insight into his restless spirit, his thirst for adventure, and his dissatisfaction with a life of idleness.

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