Question

Which quotation from the text best shapes the theme that loyalty is a foundation of friendship?

"…no one was allowed to criticise the ruler, and Dionysius condemned the youth to die."

"Dionysius watched in disbelief as each friend eagerly sought to give up his life for the other."

"The days passed and the morning dawned on which Pythias was to have been executed-still, Pythias did not appear,…"

"…Pythias did not appear, and the people of Syracuse said that Damon would surely be killed."

Answer 1

The quotation from the text that best shapes the theme that loyalty is a foundation of friend ship is "Dionysius watched in disbelief as each friend eagerly sought to give up his life for the other."

Step-by-step explanation:

This quotation would be the correct answer because it actively shows that they are loyal to each other and tries to give up their lives for each other. Another point from the text that help emphasizes this is that it addresses that they are friends, directly connecting loyalty with friendship. The other quotations would not answer the question correctly because they do not demonstrate the connection of their loyalty to their friendship.

Answer 2

The answer is: "Dionysius watched in disbelief as each friend eagerly sought to give up his life for the other."