English literature

Why does Tennyson choose the character of Ulysses rather than Odysseus?

Why does Alfred lord Tennyson choose to write about the Roman hero Ulysses (from Dante's Inferno) rather than Odysseus? Why does Ulysses go on one more journey, and what compels him? what lesson is Ulysses telling us through Alfred Lord Tennyson? Why was Ulysses a man of his time? how did Dantes version impact Tennyson's version? Use quotes from poem, "Ulysses" by Alfred lord Tennyson to express what is important. Why did Tennyson choose Roman rather than Greek interpretation? Include a detailed thesis statement, find an argument point. must use secondary sources. Quote secondary sources in paper, being if you agree or disagree with the point. Please include URL for secondary sources if founded online. include a specific title.