In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why is the king of Arcadia angry when Atalanta is born?

A.
He learns that Atalanta is destined to overthrow him.

B.
He is jealous of the attention Atalanta receives.

C.
Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son.

D.
He knows that Atalanta is not his daughter.

Question

In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why is the king of Arcadia angry when Atalanta is born? 	
	
 
A.
	He learns that Atalanta is destined to overthrow him.
	
 
B.
	He is jealous of the attention Atalanta receives.
	
 
C.
	Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son.
	
 
D.
	He knows that Atalanta is not his daughter.

anonymous · Answer

A. Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son

Which is why Atalanta is initially left on a mountaintop to die.

jabez177 · Answer

You meant C. :P

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, I meant C. Sorry about that. >.<