<span>He is happier traveling and exploring. This is shown in how he takes a detour at the beginning of his journey to the Ciccones despite the fact that it was in a different direction to Ithaca and he had already been adventuring for 10 years before that. His love of exploring is also shown in how he waits for the cyclops to come home rather than just steal his stuff- he wants to spread his name around. He had to take care of the suitors at home because it was his duty as an epic hero to protect his oikos, so he saw this as more of a chore than fun.</span>
The answer is A
<span>A conquering force should be more interested in compelling surrender in its opponent than in winning battles. </span>
The setting which the excerpt above indicates is that of the time of execution in the king's palace. The correct option is C. In this excerpt the author was describing the custom of the people when they want admittance into the king's palace and how the king can use that opportunity to kill his nobles who he desires to put to death.
