The phrase <em>cruel cackles of crazed crones </em>demonstrates the sound device known as C) alliteratio<em />n.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant, and here the consonant <em>C </em>is constantly being repeated.
I think it might be Edgar
It makes them feel alone and worthless
Its <u><em>valid</em></u>
VALID is something that is very logical and makes sense in the topic situation
The answer is therefore <u><em>VALID</em></u>
The men are not afraid of Circe because her enchanted singing mesmerizes them. They were also starving and would do anything for some food.