Question

question 3 of 3
which lines from the reading best show the cyclops to be an antagonist?
a. i approached my host the cyclops with a cordial, winning word.
b. the monster relit his fire and milked his handsome ewes.
c. as soon as hed the cyclops briskly finished all his chores / he lit his fire and spied us in the blaze... / the hearts inside us shook, / terrified by his rumbling voice and monstrous hulk.
d. our party quickly made its way into the cave / but we failed to find our host the cyclops himself inside.

Explanation:

To determine which lines show the Cyclops as an antagonist (a character opposing the protagonist), we analyze each option:

• Option A: The speaker approaches the Cyclops cordially, showing no antagonistic behavior from the Cyclops.
• Option B: Describes the Cyclops doing routine chores, not antagonistic.
• Option C: When the Cyclops spies the group, their hearts shake in terror due to his "rumbling voice and monstrous hulk," indicating he causes fear and opposition, fitting an antagonist.
• Option D: Just states the Cyclops isn't in the cave, no antagonism shown.

Answer:

C. As soon as he'd [the Cyclops] briskly finished all his chores / he lit his fire and spied us in the blaze... / The hearts inside us shook, / terrified by his rumbling voice and monstrous hulk.