What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?

A.) With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.

B.) Loyalty and devotion to the gods lead to success.

C.) People should be wary of the comforts wealth brings.

D.) It is important to be prepared with the necessary tools.

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Leslie Page

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27 August, 10:41

What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?

A.) With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.

B.) Loyalty and devotion to the gods lead to success.

C.) People should be wary of the comforts wealth brings.

D.) It is important to be prepared with the necessary tools.

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Nina Crane · Answer 1

A.) With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.

Explanation:

They planned how to avoid hearing the siren's song and the mental strength it took for the men to not untie Odysseus was a lot and they managed to sail past the sirens and resist the temptation.