Question

Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias. But anguish lies ahead; the god who thunders on the land prepares it, not to be shaken from your track, implacable, in rancor for the son whose eye you blinded. One narrow strait may take you through his blows: denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates. When you make landfall on Thrinakia first and quit the violet sea, dark on the land you'll find the grazing herds of Helios by whom all things are seen, all speech is known. Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent, and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka. But if you raid the beeves, I see destruction for ship and crew. Which theme is reflected in the passage? A.It is important to take responsibility for your actions. B.Long-term goals are more important than short-term gains. C.The true measure of wisdom is overcoming your pride. D.The advantage of travel is that it teaches you to value home.

Answer 1

Answer:

B). LONG -TERM GOALS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN SHORT-TERM GAINS.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The theme of the passage is Long-term goals are more important than short-term gains. (option B)

What is the passage about?

• This passage is an excerpt from "The Odyssey".
• In this passage, the speaker warns the listener of adversities awaiting him. He instructs him on how to avoid these misfortunes.
• The speaker tells the listener that when he lands in Thrinakia, he will find the grazing herd of Helios. He asks him not to fall into the temptation of raiding the herd, and instead, carry on with his journey.
• If the listener does not heed his advice, he will be faced with destruction.

"Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent, and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka. But if you raid the beeves, I see the destruction for ship and crew."

• This part of the passage highlights the theme.
• Here, the speaker is advising the listener to not be greedy over small and fast gains.
• Instead, he asks him to look at the bigger picture and avoid his misfortunes.

Hence, the correct option is B. Long-term goals are more important than short-term gains.