Question

point: odysseus is an epic hero because he has a group of loyal followers who follow his orders.
illustration: \i tried to say / untie me! to the crew, jerking my brows; / … then perimedes / got to his feet, he and eurylochus, / and passed more line about, to hold me still\ (homer 77-81).
based on this point and illustration, what is the best explanation?
○ odysseus and his men have to fight the urge to listen to the sirens’ song.
○ odysseus must overcome the sirens and himself.
○ odysseus’s crew is following orders by ignoring the sirens’ song and continuing to row the ship.
○ odysseus’s men follow his original orders to keep him tied no matter what he says.

Explanation:

The illustration shows Odysseus begging to be untied, but his crew follows the original order to hold him fast. This directly demonstrates that his men remain loyal to his pre-given instructions, even when he changes his request under the Sirens' influence. The other options are incorrect: there is no fight against the urge to listen, Odysseus does not overcome the Sirens alone, and the crew is not ignoring the song but following orders to resist it.

Answer:

○ Odysseus's men follow his original orders to keep him tied no matter what he says.