The executioner (symbol) He struggled as a man condemned to death struggles in the hands of the executioner, knowing that he cannot save himself. (Excerpt) The executioner symbolizes death. Ivan Ilyich realizes that he cannot escape death. (significance)
the black hole (symbol) He felt that his agony was due to his being thrust into that black hole and still more to his not being able to get right into it.(excerpt) The black hole symbolizes Ivan Ilyich’s refusal to accept death. It also symbolizes his denial that his life has lacked meaning or purpose. This denial prolongs and worsens his misery. (significance)
the light (symbol) Suddenly some force struck him in the chest and side, making it still harder to breathe, and he fell through the hole and there at the bottom was a light… At that very moment Ivan Ilyich fell through and caught sight of the light, and it was revealed to him that though his life had not been what it should have been, this could still be rectified… In place of death there was light.(excerpt) The light symbolizes Ivan Ilyich’s moving from the darkness and ignorance in his life into the final stage of understanding and acceptance of his condition. This acceptance helps him conquer his fear of death.
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Answer: d. Aristophanes
Explanation:
Of the options given, the playwright that is considered to be one of the greatest Greek writers of comic drama is Aristophanes.
It should be noted that the other options that is, Plautus, Terence and Seneca were Romans and not Greeks. Even though Plautus and Terence were comedy writers, they weren't Greek while Senica was a tragedy writer.
I feel that C. is definitely one of the answers. D. might also be an answer.
After each argument (A), respond to it either by supporting what it said or going against it by giving a reason why homework is good.
