Question

The topic of friendship is addressed in the play "Damon and Pythias" and is the main focus in the poem "Friendship." Which statement best explains how this topic is treated in both texts? In "Damon and Pythias," the friendship between the two men is tested, while in the poem, friendship is described as cheering the faint and weary. In "Damon and Pythias," the actions of the main characters show the close friendship between the two men, while the poem "Friendship" explores the topic in general terms. In "Damon and Pythias," the friendship of the two men is a cause of envy, while in the poem, friendship is described as being unselfish. In "Damon and Pythias," the men's friendship is threatened because of a misunderstanding, while the poem says that friendship "speaks the language of the heart."

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement that best explains how this topic is treated in both texts is "In “Damon and Pythias," the actions of the main characters show the close friendship between the two men, while the poem “Friendship” explores the topic in general terms."

Explanation:

The use of the topic of friendship in “Damon and Pythias," is very strong as the main characters have a brotherly relationship, and to save his friend that he considered as important as a brother Damon prefers to sacrifice himself. On the other hand, the poem "friendship" gives a description of love and friendship as synonyms but it does not show an act of selfless behavior for the other person.