Urgent ,,, What are the strengths and weaknesses of consequentialism generally?

Consequentialism can struggle to compare different moral values. The other concern people express is the tendency of consequentialism to use 'ends justify the means' logic. If all we are concerned with is getting good outcomes, this can seem to justify harming some people in order to benefit others

Explanation:

So a strength of consequentialism is that it provides a rational basis for determining whether an act is ethical within this framework; but a weakness is that it can result in injustices to individuals. The ends do not always justify the means.

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.