Question

(a)
a coping with grief and loss
b resolving family conflict
c facing one’s fears
d finding one’s calling
(b)
part b
what piece of evidence from the myth supports the answer to part a?
a \. . . but a flower of hue more beautiful than the tyrian sprang up . . .\
b \my lyre shall celebrate thee . . . and thou shalt become a flower inscribed with my regrets.\
c \it is perhaps some species of iris, or perhaps of larkspur . . .\
d \hyacinthus watched it as it flew, and excited with the sport, ran forward to seize it. . . .\
left text (partially visible): wigwam, quietly smoking his favorite pipe, when a crowd of boys and girls
merous offerings of tobacco, begged him to tell them a story, and he did

this world was filled with happy people; when all the nations were as one,
and not begun to roll. plenty of game was in the forest and on the plains,
supply was at hand. sickness was unknown. the beasts of the field were
the budding of man. one unending spring gave no place for winter—for its
ills. every tree and bush yielded fruit. flowers carpeted the earth. the air
, and redolent with the songs of wedded warblers that flew from branch to
were none to harm them. there were birds then of more beautiful song
such a time, when earth was a paradise and man worthily its possessor,
dwellers of the american wilderness. they numbered millions; and living as
enjoyed its many blessings. instead of amusements in close rooms, the
night they met on the wide green beneath the heavenly worlds—the ah-
stars; they loved to gaze at them, for they believed them to be the
been taken home by the great spirit.

star that shone brighter than all others. its location was far away in the south,
many nights it was seen, till at length it was doubted by many that the star was
as near as it seemed to be. this doubt led to an examination, which proved
distance away, and near the tops of some trees. a number of warriors were
sent; they went, and on their return said it appeared strange, and
mission of the white men were called to inquire into, and if possible to ascertain
phenomenon. they heard that it might be the omen of some disaster. some

Explanation:

Part (a)

To determine the theme, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "coping with grief and loss" – The myth likely involves themes of loss (e.g., the transformation related to regret or loss, as seen in Part B's evidence about "regrets").
• Option B: "resolving family conflict" – No family conflict context in the myth.
• Option C: "facing one’s fears" – No fear - related elements.
• Option D: "finding one’s calling" – No career/calling - related content.

We match the evidence to Part A's theme (coping with grief and loss):

• Option A: Describes a flower's beauty, not grief/loss.
• Option B: "thou shalt become a flower inscribed with my regrets" – "regrets" relates to grief/loss, supporting Part A's theme.
• Option C: Identifies a flower species, not related to grief/loss.
• Option D: Describes an action (running to seize), not grief/loss.

Answer:

A. coping with grief and loss

Part (b)