English

Lukas Lee

21 September, 05:42

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?

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

B) offering the sweet Lotus to our friends-

C) they longed to stay forever, browsing on

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