read the excerpt from part 2 of the odyssey.\n(odysseus):\nwe would entreat you, great sir, have a care\nfor…

read the excerpt from part 2 of the odyssey.\n(odysseus):\nwe would entreat you, great sir, have a care\nfor the gods courtesy; zeus will avenge\nthe unoffending guest.\nhe answered this\nfrom his brute chest, unmoved.\n(cyclops):\nyou are a ninny,\nor else you come from the other end of nowhere,\ntelling me, mind the gods! we cyclopes\ncare not a whistle for your thundering zeus.\nwhat theme is best revealed by this conflict?\n○ it is important to use manners in new situations.\n○ it is wise to know the enemy you face.\n○ guests should honor the traditions of their hosts.\n○ guests should offer gifts to their hosts.

read the excerpt from part 2 of the odyssey.\n(odysseus):\nwe would entreat you, great sir, have a care\nfor the gods courtesy; zeus will avenge\nthe unoffending guest.\nhe answered this\nfrom his brute chest, unmoved.\n(cyclops):\nyou are a ninny,\nor else you come from the other end of nowhere,\ntelling me, mind the gods! we cyclopes\ncare not a whistle for your thundering zeus.\nwhat theme is best revealed by this conflict?\n○ it is important to use manners in new situations.\n○ it is wise to know the enemy you face.\n○ guests should honor the traditions of their hosts.\n○ guests should offer gifts to their hosts.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To determine the theme, analyze each option:

  • Option 1: The conflict is about the Cyclops ignoring divine courtesy, not just using manners. Eliminate.
  • Option 2: Odysseus tries to appeal to divine justice, but the Cyclops (the enemy here) disregards gods. Knowing the enemy (Cyclops’ disregard for gods) is wise, as it shows the danger. This fits.
  • Option 3: The Cyclops doesn’t honor guest traditions, but the focus is on knowing the enemy, not guests’ duties. Eliminate.
  • Option 4: No mention of gifts. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. It is wise to know the enemy you face.