Question

Which of the following analyses most clearly explores the effect of historical context on a theme?

Answer 1

Answer: B. Belief in the superiority and common sense of ancient Greek customs is evident throughout Homer's Odyssey and is demonstrated in Odysseus's interactions with others.

This analysis is the one that most clearly explores the effect of historical context on a theme. In this analysis, the author tells us that a theme present in The Odyssey is the fact that Greek customs are superior to others. This was a common belief during this historical period. Therefore, we can see that the historical context affects the theme of the work.

Option A does not discuss either the theme, or the historical context of the work. Option C discusses the historical context, but not the theme. Finally, option D discusses the theme, but not the historical context.

Answer 2

The answer is A, Because in the answer A that most of the book was mostly a flashback and a flashback occures in history