Analysis Of The Poem Ithaka

In the poem “Ithaka” by C.P. Cavafy the poet uses repetition to display the message that although, Odysseus’ main goal is to return home enjoy the journey and assimilate what you can along the way. In the first three lines of the poem, the poet communicates to Odysseus giving him advice on his nostos back to Ithaka : “As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.” These lines show how the poet prefers Odysseus to take his time to “stop and smell the flowers” rather than rush through his expedition not learning from what it has to offer. In line 14 Cavafy repeats the phrase “...hope the voyage is a long one.” then from lines 15-19 builds on that by saying : “May there be many summer morning when,