Question

In the following paragraph, what does the use of the words "conferring honors" and "observe" and "remark" help explain?

Answer 1

"And if they were in the habit of conferring honors among themselves on those who were quickest to observe the
passing shadows and to remark which of them went before, and which followed after, and which were together; and
who were therefore best able to draw conclusions as to the future, do you think that he would care for such honors
and glories, or envy the possessors of them? Would he not say with Homer:" "Better to be the poor servant of a poor [60]
master, and to endure anything, rather than think as they do and live after their manner?".

Possible answers:

Prisoners do not see themselves as prisoners.

Those who are liberated are now able to fully comprehend the shadows.

Prisoners are now able to discern the real meaning of shadows.

All humanity is in the habit of chasing shadows.

Answer 2

@Kristen17 please help! I think it is "Prisoners don't see themselves as prisoners" but I'm not sure. What do you think??

Answer 3

You should be more confident about your answers:) You seem to be getting them right

Answer 4

Thanks!