Question

select the correct answer.
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.

Explanation:

• Option A: The excerpt has lines like "Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield" which shows a will to work hard and persevere, aligning with the Victorian value of hard work.
• Option B: The text says they are "made weak by time and fate" and "strong in will", not that they are heroic by nature.
• Option C: The excerpt shows they have strong will despite fate, so they don't believe fate controls destiny.
• Option D: The excerpt doesn't mention time or money for travel.

Answer:

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