Question

What is the theme of this passage?

fatalism

hubris

tragedy

vengeance

Answer 1

Callisto was another maiden who excited the jealousy of Juno, and the goddess changed her into a bear. "I will take away," said she, "that beauty with which you have captivated my husband." Down fell Callisto on her hands and knees; she tried to stretch out her arms in supplication—they were already beginning to be covered with black hair. Her hands grew rounded, became armed with crooked claws, and served for feet; her mouth, which Jove used to praise for its beauty, became a horrid pair of jaws; her voice, which if unchanged would have moved the heart to pity, became a growl, more fit to inspire terror. Yet her former disposition remained, and with continual groaning, she bemoaned her fate, and stood upright as well as she could, lifting up her paws to beg for mercy, and felt that Jove was unkind, although she could not tell him so. Ah, how often, afraid to stay in the woods all night alone, she wandered about in the neighbourhood of her former haunts; how often, frightened by dogs, did she, so lately a huntress, fly in terror from the hunters! Often she fled from the wild beasts, forgetting that she was now a wild beast herself; and, bear as she was, was afraid of the bears.

Answer 2

hmmm long one

Answer 3

its not c

Answer 4

i think its the last one

Answer 5

Let me give you the google definitions and tell me what you think.

Fatalism > the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.

Hubris > excessive pride or self-confidence.

Tragedy > an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

Vengeance > punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

Answer 6

You're right, @tacamry

Answer 7

okay thanks