Question

What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus in Part 1 of The Odyssey?

Physical superiority is a great advantage.
Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.
The comforts of home are treasured during hardship.
Personal reflection brings wisdom and insight.

Answer 1

Answer:

Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.

Explanation:

When Odysseus' men reached on to the Island of the lotus eaters, they felt relaxed and comforted themselves. When they started to eat the lotus which the lotus eaters shared with them, they got addicted towards eating it. They didn't wanted to go back home. They forgot about their ambition and devoted themselves in eating the lotus. This activity of theirs symbolizes that humans forgets about their goal as pleasure makes a home in their mind.