Question

how does paragraph 5 of \the myth of narcissus\ help to develop a theme of the text? the statement that \he did not know,\ which is repeated, suggests that it can be difficult to gain perspective on one’s own problems without another person’s input. the statement that \should he only depart, the beautiful face would also go\ suggests that saying goodbye to a devoted friend can be quite painful. the statement that \the pool would be empty as it was before, as it had been all along\ suggests that excessive vanity and conceit will only result in a lonely, meaningless life. the statement that \the face he saw beneath the water was not real, had no life of its own\ suggests that there are times when even the deepest love is unreturned.

Explanation:

In the myth of Narcissus, Narcissus is entranced by his own reflection. The repeated "he did not know" emphasizes his lack of self - awareness without outside input. This relates to the broader theme of the difficulty in understanding one's own self and problems without others' perspectives. The other options do not accurately capture the thematic development in the context of the myth.

Answer:

The statement that "he did not know," which is repeated, suggests that it can be difficult to gain perspective on one’s own problems without another person’s input.