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mstv1112 · Answer

14.   In the Odyssey, which of the following ancient Greek cultural values is demonstrated by Odysseus' slaughter of the suitors? 
A. Violence is never justified.
B. Even heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them.
C. Intelligence is more highly prized than physical strength.
D. Revenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves violence.

16.   The following sentence from Orpheus and Eurydice is an example of hyperbole:
“Although he still played his lyre, he played only to melt the hearts of tigers, to move the mountains and the oak trees.”

What is the effect of this hyperbole?  (1 point)
It illustrates Orpheus's love of music and nature.
It shows the powerful nature of Orpheus’ music.
It compares Orpheus’ music to tigers, mountains, and oak trees.
It explains why Orpheus does not play his music often.


17.Read the following quote from Orpheus and Eurydice:

"No other mortal had broached it once, and certainly he was not going to get a second chance."

What does this quote show?  
A. the limitations of the power of Orpheus's music
B. the love that Orpheus has for Eurydice
C. the grief that Orpheus experiences
D. the desire that Orpheus has for Eurydice



18.   What roles are played by the female characters you encountered in this unit? Describe some of these female characters, their traits, and the roles they played within the selections you read, especially considering that all of those selections had male characters as protagonists.

mstv1112 · Answer

17. A or B

18. The Women I thought of are..
 Athena - daughter of Zeus, Goddess of Wisdom
Circe - Witch, that transforms Odysseus's crew into swine
Calypso- falls in love with Odysseus and holds him captive for seven years
Eurycleia- cared for Odysseus and Telemachus as a child
Helen  of Argos
Penelope -  Wife of Odysseus and mother of Telemachus.. She used trickery to fool the suitors and keep from remarrying

studygurl14 · Answer

Hi. For number 14, Odysseus slaughtered his wife's suitors even though he didn't need to. Can you tell me what you think the answer is?

studygurl14 · Answer

For 16, the hyperbole is used to make a point. The music from his lyre can't really melt the hearts of tigers or move mountains, but what does the use of these things indicate about Odysseus' music?

mstv1112 · Answer

16.It shows the powerful nature of Orpheus’ music.

mstv1112 · Answer

Im not sure on #14