Question

passage 1:
from metamorphoses
by ovid

meanwhile, with wondrous art he pygmalion successfully carves a
figure out of snowy ivory, giving it a
beauty more perfect than that of any
woman ever born. and with his own
work he falls in love. the face is that
of a real maiden, whom you would
think living and desirous of being
moved, if modesty did not prevent. so
does his art conceal his art.
pygmalion looks in admiration and is
inflamed with love for this semblance
of a form. often he lifts his hands to
the work to try whether it be flesh or

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rainford, nathaniel last saved: 8:46 am
which detail from passage 1 develops both themes in p
a “the face is that of a real maiden, whom you would
think living and desirous of being moved... ”
(paragraph 1)

® “often he lifts his hands to the work to try whether it
be flesh or ivory; nor does he yet confess it to be
ivory.” (paragraph 1)

© “and now the festal day of venus had come, which all
cyprus thronged to celebrate.” (paragraph 2)

Explanation:

Option A describes the ivory statue as having the appearance of a living, responsive maiden. This detail develops two key themes: the transformative power of art (since Pygmalion's craft creates a figure indistinguishable from a real woman) and the emergence of romantic love (as the statue's lifelike quality sparks Pygmalion's deep affection). Option B focuses on Pygmalion's doubt but does not fully develop both themes, while Option C sets a plot context unrelated to the core themes of art's power and romantic longing.

Answer:

A. "The face is that of a real maiden, whom you would think living and desirous of being moved. . ." (paragraph 1)