What is revealed about the character within the first two lines of the poem? "One day you finally knew / what you had to do, and began" The character knew that he/she must go on a journey, but did not desire to follow through. The character avoided going on a journey because it seemed too difficult. The character wished to go on a journey and mapped out the journey. The character was confused about how to start the journey, but, once he/she knew how, he/she started it without hesitation..