Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,

who showed no will to do us harm, only

offering the sweet Lotus to our friends-

but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,

never cared to report, nor to return:

they longed to stay forever, browsing on

that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

tied them down under their rowing benches,

and called the rest: All hands aboard;

come, clear the beach and no one taste

the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.

Which line from the excerpt supports the conclusion that Odysseus cares for his men?

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,

offering the sweet Lotus to our friends-

they longed to stay forever, browsing on

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

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Yasmin Graham

12 September, 01:14

Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,

who showed no will to do us harm, only

offering the sweet Lotus to our friends-

but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,

never cared to report, nor to return:

they longed to stay forever, browsing on

that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

tied them down under their rowing benches,

and called the rest: All hands aboard;

come, clear the beach and no one taste

the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.

Which line from the excerpt supports the conclusion that Odysseus cares for his men?

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,

offering the sweet Lotus to our friends-

they longed to stay forever, browsing on

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

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Karlee Valencia · Answer 1

"I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, "

Explanation:

Odysseus was happy in his home with his wife and son, the last thing Odysseus wanted was to have to leave his son, his wife and his house to go to war where he was not sure if he would return home, or when he would return. However, Odysseus overcomes his own wills to lead his men to battle against the Greeks. Even though Odysseus did not want to leave his house he decides to condition his men because he cares for them.

Rhianna Cohen · Answer 2

D) I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,