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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Their secret! as she heard it told, her knees
grew tremulous and weak, her heart failed her.
With eyes brimming tears she ran to him,
throwing her arms around his neck, and kissed him
Which theme do these lines support?
Good leaders show personal responsibility.
Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
Help often comes to individuals who work hard.
Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.
Answer:
The theme supported by those lines is:
Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.
Explanation:
The lines we are analyzing here describe the moment when the hero of the epic poem "The Odyssey", Odysseus, finally arrives back home. After fighting in the Trojan war, Odysseus's return home is delayed by several setbacks. After infuriating the gods with his pride, Odysseus is constantly facing death, monsters, witches, and challenges. However, he does not give up. The love he has for his wife and son is too great for him to just quit. Their love for him makes it all worthwhile. In fact, upon being recognized (Odysseus had been disguised as a beggar by the goddess Athena), he is welcomed with tears and expressions of love that are the greatest reward one could hope for.
