Question

the myth of arachne
josephine preston peabody
question 1
part a: which statement best describes the main theme of the story?
a. young people should listen to the advice of elders.
b. weaving is a difficult art that requires immense skill.
c. having too much pride can cause a person’s downfall.
d. artists should take pride in their hard work and talents.

Explanation:

To determine the theme of "The Myth of Arachne", we analyze each option:

• Option A: The myth focuses on Arachne's pride, not young people listening to elders. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The story is about pride, not the difficulty of weaving. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Arachne's excessive pride in her weaving skills leads to her downfall (transformed into a spider), so this aligns with the theme of pride causing downfall.
• Option D: The myth shows pride's negative consequences, not promoting pride in work/talents. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Having too much pride can cause a person’s downfall.