Whoa, I didn't even know this message board existed until I accidentally googled it, so although it's late in the discussion, I'll hop in.
So... I compared the Milton and Shakespeare pieces, focusing on the significance they put on Time: Milton seeing it as temporary, an instrument devouring the bad in this world, personifying it as sinful (he had a lot of gluttony and greed going on there), and Ulysses seeing Time as the frame of the world. Then I went on to how they each deal with Time: Milton putting his faith in God who has triumphed over Time, and Ulysses talking about an endless struggle to remain relevant (to win the battle against Time is still within it), and how they both conceived Time as a destructive force, but the conflict between their perceptions stems from their different approaches towards Time: Milton seeing himself out of Time, and Ulysses seeing himself in it.
I didn't find anyone who compared the same texts, so I can't say I'm reassured by the thread, but it's so cool to read everyone's answers!