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In Alfred Tennyson's poem, how does the speaker Ulysses view old age and his impending future?

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1He feels heavily restricted by physical limitations and chooses absolute resignation.
2He feels deeply regretful about past decisions and yearns for his lost youth.
3He believes that old age should be lived actively by continually seeking new knowledge and adventures.✓
4He accepts that aging signifies an exclusive period for quiet reflection and rest.

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He believes that old age should be lived actively by continually seeking new knowledge and adventures.

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