Question

read the excerpt from the odyssey. he dropped his eyes and nodded, and the prince telemachus, true son of king odysseus, belted his sword on, clapped hand to his spear, and with a clink and glitter of keen bronze stood by his chair, in the forefront near his father. which theme do these lines support? appearances are often very deceptive. teamwork builds strength and unity. making snap judgments is unwise. overconfidence can lead one to danger.

Explanation:

The excerpt from The Odyssey shows a character's actions and appearance. Appearances can be misleading as they don't always reflect true character or intentions, which is a common theme in literature. The other options don't align well with the content of the lines.

Answer:

Appearances are often very deceptive.