Question

connecting conflict and theme
match each conflict with a related theme statement.
odysseus’s men forget about going
home after eating the lotus.
odysseus has his men tie him so that
he will resist the call of the sirens.
odysseus longs for home even when
happy with calypso and circe.
temporary pleasures can make
people forget their long - term goals
exciting new places cannot replace
home’s comforts
with strength and planning, one can
resist temptation

Explanation:

1. For "Odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus": The lotus gives temporary pleasure (eating it), and they forget their long - term goal of going home. So it matches "Temporary pleasures can make people forget their long - term goals".
2. For "Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will resist the call of the Sirens": Odysseus uses planning (having men tie him) and his own strength of will to resist the temptation of the Sirens' call. So it matches "With strength and planning, one can resist temptation".
3. For "Odysseus longs for home even when happy with Calypso and Circe": Even though Calypso and Circe's places are pleasant (new and exciting), Odysseus still wants to go home, showing that new places can't replace home's comforts. So it matches "Exciting new places cannot replace home’s comforts".

Answer:

• Odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus. → Temporary pleasures can make people forget their long - term goals
• Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will resist the call of the Sirens. → With strength and planning, one can resist temptation
• Odysseus longs for home even when happy with Calypso and Circe. → Exciting new places cannot replace home’s comforts