Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution.

As the five arrows are strongly bound this shall symbolize the complete union of the nations. Thus are the Five Nations united completely and enfolded together, united into one head, one body and one mind. Therefore they shall labor, legislate and council together for the interest of future generations.

What is the connotation of the word "enfolded"?

to surround and overtake

a feeling of conformity

a sense of comfort and security

to keep within its limits

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Cannon Hancock

English

17 September, 11:08

Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution.

As the five arrows are strongly bound this shall symbolize the complete union of the nations. Thus are the Five Nations united completely and enfolded together, united into one head, one body and one mind. Therefore they shall labor, legislate and council together for the interest of future generations.

What is the connotation of the word "enfolded"?

to surround and overtake

a feeling of conformity

a sense of comfort and security

to keep within its limits

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Rodney Leach · Answer 1

I would say " as sense of comfort and security to keep within its limits" sounds like the most likely connotation of the word "enfolded" in the context of the explanation of the complete union of the 5 nations, "united into one head, one body and one mind".

Dorian Woodard · Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is C. a sense of comfort and security.

This is not just any kind of overtaking or conforming or keeping within limits. It means those five nations will function as one, protect their common interests along with protecting each other, and prosper together. Also, the togetherness will make them far more secure. Hence the word "enfold", which also means to wrap up, to hug, to embrace.