Question

Tonya read the following passage in a myth:

Odysseus was alone, lost, and close to despair. There was nothing on the horizon. Odysseus—the great and experienced warrior, hero of battles, and slayer of terrible monsters—could see nothing but small rolling waves. The vast ocean, in every direction, seemed to go on forever before finally meeting the horizon.

What background information can Tonya use to better understand the myth and its cultural context?

A.
Successful warriors seem to be highly respected in this culture.

B.
Oceans are valued in this culture.

C.
This culture seems to worship the horizon.

D.
In this culture, the gods are viewed as monsters.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Successful warriors seem to be highly respected in this culture.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given excerpt we can see the description of Odysseus as a great warrior, with a lot of experience in battle, and it says Odysseus has defeated terrible monsters, but even though he is an amazing warrior, he is lost and alone and almost desperate in the middle of the ocean. This description of Odysseus as a hero, tells us that in this culture, the successful warriors are highly respected and admired.