Question

(RL.1.2) PART A: Which theme is shared by both texts (source 1 and source 2)?

O a. One must take care to not offend the gods.
O b. All people deserve to be treated with respect.
c. Pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's demise.
O d. It is important to maintain a positive attitude, even when you lose.

Answer 1

O a. One must take care to not offend the gods.

Step-by-step explanation:

The texts to which the question refers are two different versions of Arachne's tale, in both texts Arachne's petulance and arrogance offends the goddess Athena, who brutally punishes her by turning her into a spider. The texts share the theme that care must be taken not to offend the gods as a metaphor that shows that human arrogance can lead to extremely negative and harmful results.