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How does the poem show the theme greed can have negative consequences differently than the myth?



By allowing Bacchus to refuse Midas's wish


By changing what Midas wishes for


By resolving Midas's conflict sooner


By showing what happens to Midas's daughter



This is so hard its like its the wrong answer

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Answer: D. By showing what happens to Midas's daughter.

Explanation: In "Bacchus's Regret" by Hunter Doyle, the poem shows the theme greed can have negative consequences differently than the myth by showing what happens to Midas's daughter. In the myth "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch, when Midas sees his power will lead to his starvation he asks Bacchus to be rid of his power. In the poem by Hunter Doyle, the negative consequences of greed are shown when by touching her daughter she turns into a golden statue.

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