Question

Which description of the Cyclops, as a monster, is archetypal?

A. He is hideously ugly.
B. He is a goat shepherd.
C. The Cyclops lives in an enchanted cave.
D. His name is Polyphemus.

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is A - He is hideously ugly.

Answer 2

A). He is hideously ugly.

Step-by-step explanation:

An archetype is demonstrated as the term that is employed for signifying a 'universal model, pattern, prototype, or symbol' that is commonly used by the authors in the history. For example; the archetype of hero involves the similar character traits of being courageous, brave, smart, handsome, valorous, etc. Similarly, the monsters are portrayed as physically ugly, mentally feeble, connotes evil, create hindrances for the hero, etc.

In the given question, option A i.e. 'he is hideously ugly' displays the archetypal description of Cyclops, the monster in famous epic 'The Odyssey' by Homer, as monsters are universally recognized as physically unattractive that connotes a negative and evil image of theirs in the readers' mind. The ugly looks complements to their scary and violent image. Thus, option A is the correct answer.