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How does Hercules's backstory in the excerpt help the reader understand a theme? Knowing that Hercules was born with superior strength explains why he is able to overcome great obstacles. Knowing that Hercules strangled two snakes shows the reader that Hercules has a cruel nature. Knowing that Hercules was born with superior strength explains why Hera wants to kill him as a baby. Knowing that a goddess wants to destroy Hercules shows the reader that Hercules will fail to accomplish his goals.

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This question has the excerpt missing. Here is the excerpt:

"Hercules was the son of the great god Zeus and a human woman named Alcmene. The goddess Hera did not like Alcmene and vowed to destroy Hercules when he was born. Hera sent two snakes to kill the baby as he lay in his crib, but Hercules was strong and strangled the snakes with his tiny hands before they could bite him with their sharp fangs."

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The correct answer is Knowing that Hercules was born with superior strength explains why he is able to overcome great obstacles.

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Hercules was born with great strength and uses it to kill the two snakes that Hera sent to kill him.

Hera did not want to kill Hercules because of his great strength, but because she did not like Alcmene.

This act shows Hercules strength when facing obstacles, such as saving his life when he is in great danger.

Given this information we can say that the correct answer is Knowing that Hercules was born with superior strength explains why he is able to overcome great obstacles.

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