Question

This lyric ode by the ancient Greek writer Pindar was dedicated to the winner of a contest. Which statement best sums up the speaker's feelings?

Creatures for a day! What is a man?
What is he not? A dream of a shadow
Is our mortal being. But when there comes to men
A gleam of splendour given of heaven,
Then rests on them a light of glory
And blessed are their days.

A.
The speaker feels sadness that men are mortal and must die.
B.
The speaker feels joy at the winner’s heaven-sent glory.
C.
The speaker regrets that men are not glorified all the time, as gods are.
D.
The speaker feels afraid of the "dream of a shadow" that "is our mortal being."

Answer 1

@ZoeyBiocth16 @xmoseje

Answer 2

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Answer 3

let me think

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

was it wrong when i answered it???

Answer 6

i dont remember posting this question XD

Answer 7

well its B if you're on plato

Answer 8

i am and thanks

Answer 9

The statement The speaker feels joy at the winner’s heaven sent glory best sums up the speaker's feelings.

Answer 10

need any more help

Answer 11

@bonez