Question

Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope. Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence. What is the best way to summarize the theme being discussed? The character of Penelope is very loyal. Odysseus deserves Penelope’s loyalty. Relationships are often made of loyalty. Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.

Answer 1

Answer: A) The character of Penelope is very loyal.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey, we can see the statement that Penelope proves his loyalty during her husband's long absence, when she has an encounter with the disguised Odysseus, so the best way to summarize the theme being discussed in the excerpt is with the statement corresponding to option A: The character of Penelope is very loyal.

Answer 2

The character of Penelope is very loyal.

This merely infers how Penelope was loyal to Odysseus. There is no "deserving" of loyalty and there is no suggestion to say relationships are based on loyalty