Question

by hecates advice demeter consulted helios, whose all - seeing eye nothing escapes, and from him she learnt that it was zeus himself who had permitted aides to seize persephone, and transport her to the lower world in order that she might become his wife. (paragraph 1)
which two effects does this plot development have on the meaning of passage 1?
it illustrates the history of demeter’s relationship with zeus.
it answers demeter’s question and poses a new problem for her.
it prolongs demeter’s quest to learn what happened to persephone.
it offers a reason why zeus allowed his own daughter to be taken away.

Explanation:

Demeter wanted to know what happened to Persephone. Helios told her Zeus permitted Aides to take Persephone to make her his wife. This answers Demeter's question but now she has to deal with the fact Zeus was involved, posing a new problem. Also, it gives a reason for Zeus allowing his daughter - in - law (Persephone) to be taken.

Answer:

It answers Demeter's question and poses a new problem for her.
It offers a reason why Zeus allowed his own daughter to be taken away.