Which line in this excerpt from homer's odyssey best shows that ulysses was a good ruler who always remembered his responsibility for his homeland, ithaca?

in vain calypso long constrained my stay,

with sweet, reluctant, amorous delay;

with all her charms as vainly circe strove,

and added magic to secure my love.

in pomps or joys, the palace or the grot,

my country's image never was forgot;

my absent parents rose before my sight,

and distant lay contentment and delight.

The line in this excerpt from Homer's Odyssey that best shows that Ulysses was a good ruler who always remembered his responsibility for his homeland, Ithaca, is:

"My country's image never was forgot;"

This line demonstrates how he cares for his place, the love he feels for it and how it is always in his mind like a permanent image in his head.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.