What is the central idea of Cavafy's poem 'Ithaka'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The journey and what you learn on it matter more than the destination
- Step 1: The poem advises the traveller to hope that the road to Ithaka is long. Step 2. It teaches that the experiences on the way enrich the traveller, so the voyage itself is the reward. Answer: The journey and what you learn on it matter more than the destination. Why not the others: The poem does not reject travel, does not praise speed, and does not value wealth above experience.
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