Sample Response: The Cyclops is angry that Odysseus, a
weak and tiny man, was able to blind him and trick him. To make matters
worse, Odysseus has no regrets, and he does not apologize even though
the Cyclops offers to treat him well if he returns. Instead, Odysseus
insults Cyclops more than once during his escape. Cyclops knows that the
gods have power over men's lives, and this is his only opportunity for
revenge. Thus, he is motivated to seek revenge against Odysseus.
A- The sheep represent those who choose not to follow their ultimate purpose.
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B-The sheep motivate Santiago to take a risk and pursue his Personal Legend.
When Santiago observes the sheep, he reflects on how they go through life doing only what Santiago asks. They trust him to keep them fed and watered, out of danger, and make good decisions on their behalf. They are similar to those people who choose not to follow their ultimate purpose in that they let life pass by only satisfied with the necessities. Not really choosing their own path or purpose.
The sheep also motivate Santiago. After reflecting on their ability to hold him back from his adventure because of his feelings of responsibility to them, he begins to realize that they are really the way he can afford to take his journey. By selling his sheep, he can free himself easily from what keeps him in Andalusia and acquire the money he needs to begin his journey to the pyramids.
It’s A, the narrator is being persuasive.
