Question

Read the following lines from the Odyssey:

In the next land we found were Cyclopes, giants, louts, without a law to bless them.
By implication, what cultural value in ancient Greece is Odysseus emphasizing in this passage?
A. physical strength
B. the benefits of travel
C. civilized life in a law-abiding society
D. mental intelligence

Answer 1

well i thunk th answer is C, civilized life in a law-abiding society.

Answer 2

By implication, the cultural value in ancient Greece that Odysseus is emphasizing in this passage is C. civilized life in a law-abiding society. He is talking about how all of these creatures lived in areas "without a law to bless them" - he obviously thinks that laws are a good thing that keep people under check, which is something these creatures lack. There is no mention of physical strength, benefits of travel, or mental intelligence here.