Question

How does paragraph 18 contribute to the development of the theme?

1.It shows how Minerva turned Arachne into a spider.
2.It shows that Arachne was ashamed of her actions.
3.It shows how Arachne tried to run away from her problems.
4.It shows that Minerva forgave Arachne for her misdeeds.

Answer 1

1 it shows how Minerva turned Arachne into a spider

Step-by-step explanation:

Arachne was suddenly filled with an understanding of how she had wasted her skill, and she longed to get away from all sight and sound of her weaving. A vine trailed down to the ground from a near by tree. Arachne twisted it about her body and tried to pull herself up by it to the tree, but Minerva would not allow this. She touched Arachne's form with the juices of aconite and at once her hair came off, and her nose and her ears as well. Her body shrank and shrivelled and her head grew smaller. Her fingers fastened themselves to her side and served for legs. She hung from the vine which changed to a long gray thread.