Oedipus' self-inflicted blindness symbolizes his foolishness and inability to see clearly what stood before him. Famed for his commonsense and clear thinking, Oedipus has been revealed all too human. Blinding himself is his way of taking responsibility for his part in his father's death and a symbol of new found wisdom. ;)
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I would consider a 3 or a 4 in difficulty. I'm considered a "gifted reader". I read Harry Potter in 4 hours in 3rd grade and "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" in 6th grade. I'm in 9th grade right now, I breezed through my AP ELA Class in 2 months getting a final grade of 98%. I'm currently reading Ulysses.
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She is held in high esteem.
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The phrase <em>to hold (someone) in high esteem</em> means <em>to admire or respect someone very much</em>. It's the same phrase as<em> to hold (someone) in high regard. </em>
Based on the given excerpt, we can conclude that Guenever, King Arthur's wife, is held in high esteem. She sits among Arthur's best knights, and they respect her. She feels comfortable around them (she is described as <em>in high spirits</em>). She is dressed in the finest silk and has ornaments made of jewels. It's obvious that she is treated well by everyone surrounding her.
The rest of the options are incorrect as there is nothing leading us to make such conclusions. This is why the fourth option is the correct one.
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D. The mermaids swam in the sea, then combed their hair on the rocks.
