Question

question 7 of 10
read this passage from the odyssey.
stranger, he grumbled back from his brutal heart,
you must be a fool, stranger, or come from nowhere,
telling me to fear the gods or avoid their wrath!
we cyclops never blink at zeus and zeuss shield
of storm and thunder, or any other blessed god -
weve got more force by far.
what cultural value can be inferred from this passage?
a. enemies must be destroyed quickly and completely.
b. monsters are stronger than the greek gods.
c. the gods must be given proper respect and honor.
d. humans are fools who choose to fight monsters.

Explanation:

The Cyclops' dismissal of fearing the gods implies that in the cultural context of The Odyssey, respecting the gods (as the opposite of the Cyclops' attitude) is a valued norm. The passage shows that not fearing the gods (as the Cyclops does) is presented in a negative light, suggesting the cultural value of giving gods proper respect and honor.

Answer:

C. The gods must be given proper respect and honor.