Question

question 9 of 10
read this passage from the odyssey.

from there we sailed on, glad to escape our death
yet sick at heart for the comrades we had lost.
but i would not let our rolling ships set sail until the crews
had raised the triple cry, saluting each poor comrade
cut down by the fierce cicones on that plain.

what cultural value can be inferred from this passage?

a. the power of a ships captain
b. the need to destroy enemies
c. the importance of honoring the dead
d. the value of survival

Explanation:

The passage shows the speaker (Odysseus) making the crew salute their fallen comrades before sailing on. This action emphasizes the importance of showing respect to those who have died, which aligns with option C. Option A focuses on the captain's power, but the main action here is about honoring the dead, not the captain's authority. Option B is incorrect as there's no emphasis on destroying enemies here; the focus is on the dead comrades. Option D is about survival, but the key action is the salute to the dead, not just surviving.

Answer:

C. The importance of honoring the dead