Question

What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey? With strength and planning, one can resist temptation. Loyalty and devotion to the gods lead to success. People should be wary of the comforts wealth brings. It is important to be prepared with the necessary tools.

Answer 1

With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.

In the passage, Odysseus knows that the Sirens will tempt him with their song. He does not want to fall prey to their song so he asks his men to tie him so that he will not be able to act on their temptation. Since Odysseus is prepared due to his planning, he is able to resist the temptation. In the summary of the story there is no mention of gods, wealth, or tools so these answers are incorrect.

Answer 2

The correct answer for this question is "With strength and planning, one can resist temptation." The theme of Homer that presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey is that with strength and planning, one can resist temptation