This would be <u>A; rising action</u>. It is leading up to the point of conflict.
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story of Arachne illustrates several purposes of myth.
</span><span>The story of Arachne illustrates several purposes of myth.
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</span><span>First, it demonstrates the power of the gods and the consequences of angering them, so one purpose is religious.
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</span><span>It also illustrates a code of behavior that is acceptable in Greek society.
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</span><span>They looked down upon those who have too much pride (hubris), so this myth illustrates the danger of that fault. <span>
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</span></span><span><span>Another purpose illustrated by Arachne is explaining natural phenomena. It tells the story of how spiders came to weave their webs.
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</span></span><span><span>Finally, it is an entertaining story that fills the purpose of early literature.</span></span>
Well, unregulated power can lead to greed and zero mercy for those within your peasant realm. Great unhealthy amounts of cruelty, and etc.