It makes the poem easier to remember
Explanation:
this is the summary of the peom sea fever
Successful warriors seem to be highly respected in this culture.
Odysseus, the noble hero and slayer of monsters, is for some reason very distressed. This contradicts with his image of a fearless experience warrior, so it invites the readers to find out more about his troubles.
Answer:
"Remember when I'm gone away" The figurative language here suggests we're dealing with a metaphor. "Gone away" is just another way of saying dead.
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