Question

Read the excerpt from Physiologus. Then when the crafty fiend perceives that men, Encamped upon him, making their abode, Enjoy the gentle weather, suddenly Under the salty waves he plunges down, Straight to the bottom deep he drags his prey; He, guest of ocean, in his watery haunts Drowns ships and men, and fast imprisons them Within the halls of death. Which options most accurately explain the implicit meaning of this passage? (Select all that apply.) Physiologus A. Satan invites the seamen by providing them with any riches they can wish for. However, these are not enough for the greedy seamen and Satan has to take extra measures to ensure their cooperation and willingness to follow him into hell. B. The seamen are careless and do not have a clear idea where they are going and what they want to accomplish with their journey. Thus, they are unaware of what is going on because their exhaustion does not allow them to think clearly. C. The seamen are oblivious and do not have a good understanding of Satan’s powers and schemes. Thus, they are unknowingly putting themselves in danger because they want to rest and enjoy the beautiful landscape. D. Satan enchants the seamen by luring them into what they think is a safe shelter. However, Satan is only deceiving and tempting them, so once they give in, he can claim their souls and drag them to hell.

Answer 1

Answer: the correct ones are C. The seamen are oblivious and do not have a good understanding of Satan’s powers and schemes. Thus, they are unknowingly putting themselves in danger because they want to rest and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

D. Satan enchants the seamen by luring them into what they think is a safe shelter. However, Satan is only deceiving and tempting them, so once they give in, he can claim their souls and drag them to hell.

Explanation:

When the author says that men encamped means they think they are safe but they don't understand Satan's schemes.