Question

This lyric ode by the ancient Greek writer Pindar was dedicated to the winner of a contest. Which statement best sums up the speaker's feelings?
Creatures for a day! What is a man?
What is he not? A dream of a shadow
Is our mortal being. But when there comes to men
A gleam of splendour given of heaven,
Then rests on them a light of glory
And blessed are their days.
A The speaker feels sadness that men are mortal and must die.

B The speaker feels joy at the winner’s heaven-sent glory.

C The speaker regrets that men are not glorified all the time, as gods are.

D The speaker feels afraid of the "dream of a shadow" that "is our mortal being."

Answer 1

Answer B: the speaker feels joy at the winner's heaven-sent glory.

 This lyric ode begins by describing the features of the normal, natural man: mere creatures whose time is limited and whose existence is a dream of a shadow. Then starts a big contrast: But. Now the writer is very happy to tell that there is a power sent from above, which makes man blessed and shine with glory.

Answer 2

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the second choice or letter B.

The statement "The speaker feels joy at the winner’s heaven-sent glory." best sums up the speaker's feelings.

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