Which statement best explains the metaphorical meaning of blue skin in the poem "Masks"? In the poem, only two people in the whole world have blue skin, which means that they must be soulmates. In the poem, blue skin is such a common trait that people must wear masks in order to appear unique.
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Answer:
The State of the Union speech before Congress was largely about the national security of the United States and the threat to other democracies from world war that was being waged across the continents in the eastern hemisphere. ... He outlined the U.S. role in helping allies already engaged in warfare.
1- In the case of Odysseus, he is a proud and reckless man who believes to be invincible. Because of these traits, he and his men fall in the hands of disaster, which teaches them of the insignificance of men before the <em>gods</em>.
2- Penelope is strong but naive. She promises the men who are trying to court her that she will choose one of them once she is done with a tapestry she must weave to honor her husband. However, because she needs more time as she believes that Odysseus will return, she cheats by undoing the tapestry every now and then. When the suitors find out, they become furious and take over the palace, ravaging through all her property, taking their women and eating all their food. However, because of her loyalty to her husband, she waits for him and keeps her promise. Because of this, she is able to receive him again upon his return.
3- Antinous is a violent ill-willed man who abuses the home of the queen while Odysseus is gone. Because of everything he proves to have done during his absence, Odysseus has no mercy for him in the end and lets him meet his violent death.
4- Telemachus, Odysseus's son, is also naive and insecure, but he is also very brave. Because of his faith in Athena, and belief in his father, he is able to grow himself to a man and fight valiantly against the suitors to defend his home and family.
I would have to go with 1 in i were you.