Question

What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus in Part 1 of The Odyssey?

Physical superiority is a great advantage.
Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.
The comforts of home are treasured during hardship.
Personal reflection brings wisdom and insight.

Answer 1

the correct answer is b (Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.)

Answer 2

Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals. In this case, they were trying to get back home, but when they ate the lotuses, they forgot about it.