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Based on the given excerpt above from The Redeemed Captive by John Williams, the phrase from this excerpt that demonstrates a Puritan influence would be this: <span>"but I refused once and again; he told me he would dash out my brains with his hatchet if I refused." This phrase shows that they are very serious about people who believe and follow God. Hope this answer helps.</span>
Answer: C
Explanation:
the writer set the context for the argument
The answer is:
Damon demonstrates his loyalty by taking his friend’s place, which later causes Dionysius to reverse his decision to punish Pythias.
In "The Legend of Damon and Pythias" the cruel king Dionysius of Sicily sentences Pythias to death, so his friend Damon requests the king to permit Pythias see his family for the last time. Thus, Dionysius allows Damon to take his friend's place in jail while he is gone. If he didn't return, Damon would be put to death. Finally, when Pythias is robbed and tied on the way back, the king is moved by Damon's selflessness and faithfulness, so he decides to let Pythias live.