Question

which quotation provides the strongest evidence to illustrate the point that odysseus is an epic hero because he has a group of loyal followers who follow his orders?

• \dear friends, / more than one man, or two, should know those things / circe foresaw for us and shared with me, / so let me tell her forecast: then we die / with our eyes open, if we are going to die.\
• \therefore / you are to tie me up, tight as a splint, / erect along the mast, lashed to the mast, / and if i shout and beg to be untied, / take more turns of the rope to muffle me.\
• \i carved / a massive cake of beeswax into bits / and rolled them in my hands until they softened.\
• \i tried to say / untie me! to the crew, jerking my brows; / but they bent steady to the oars. then perimedes / got to his feet, he and eurylochus, / and passed more line about, to hold me still.\

Explanation:

The question asks for the quotation that best shows Odysseus has loyal followers who obey his orders.

• The first quote focuses on Circe's forecast, not follower loyalty.
• The second quote describes Odysseus arranging to be tied to the mast, but does not show followers acting on his orders.
• The third quote only mentions Odysseus preparing beeswax, no follower action.
• The fourth quote explicitly shows the crew (Perimedes and Eurylochus) following Odysseus's order to tie him down, even when he asks to be untied, proving their loyalty and obedience.

Answer:

○ "I tried to say / 'Untie me!' to the crew, jerking my brows; / but they bent steady to the oars. Then Perimedes / got to his feet, he and Eurylochus, / and passed more line about, to hold me still."