Question

but as i sent them on toward scylla, i told them nothing, as they could do nothing. they would have dropped their oars again, in panic, to roll for cover under the decking. circe’s bidding against arms had slipped my mind, so i tied on my cuirass and took up two heavy spears, then made my way along to the foredeck – thinking to see her first from there, the monster of the grey rock, harboring torment for my friends. -the odyssey, homer which theme statement is supported by the passage? odysseus decides to keep secrets from his men. strong leaders communicate information to their followers. fear is a powerful motivator. leaders must make difficult choices.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The passage shows Odysseus kept a secret, but this is a detail, not a theme about leadership choices.
• Option 2: Odysseus didn't communicate, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Fear is present, but the main focus is on Odysseus' choice, not fear as a motivator.
• Option 4: Odysseus chose not to tell his men (to avoid panic) and prepared for the monster, showing a leader making a difficult choice.

Answer:

D. Leaders must make difficult choices.