Question

Read the excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey by Homer. so let me tell [Circe’s] forecast: then we die with our eyes open, if we are going to die, or know what death we baffle if we can. Sirens weaving a haunting song over the sea we are to shun, she said, and their green shore all sweet with clover; yet she urged that I alone should listen to their song. Therefore you are to tie me up, tight as a splint, erect along the mast, lashed to the mast, and if I shout and beg to be untied, take more turns of the rope to muffle me.’ What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt?

Answer 1

According to this excerpt, Odysseus trusted Circe's suggestions before taking any action.   In this particular excerpt we see Odysseus repeating the forecast made by Circe of the shipwreck and death of the entire crew.   Odysseus is an epic poem by Homer which describes the daring adventures of the main protagonist with his team of crew members.

Answer 2

Solution:

As per the given excerpt, the main conclusion about Odysseus or the speaker best supported is that he trusts Circe’s advice.

The piece of advice given by Circe as mentioned in the given excerpt of Part 3 is suitably trusted by the speaker of ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer.