Question

Read the following passage and answer the question.

". . . only the gods could teach you
to sound so high and mighty! Such brave talk.
I pray that Zeus will never make you king of Ithaca,
though your father's crown is no doubt yours by birth."

Who says the above and why?

Antinous is responding to Telemachus's speech.
Telemachus is responding to Antinous's claim to the throne.
Telemachus is outraged at Eurynomus's insolence.
Athena is admonishing Telemachus for his lack of faith.

Answer 1

Antinous is responding to Telemachus's speech.

The quote should actually start with "Well, Telemachus..." Telemachus would not be talking to himself so the second and third options are incorrect. Athena is also wrong because she is supportive of Telemachus and does not admonish him. Antinous is the only logical speaker. Also, in the text before this dialogue, it says that Antinous broke the silence. This means that he spoke.

Answer 2

the first one the first one