Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope . Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence. What is the best way to summarize the theme being discussed?
Answer
A
Relationships are often made of loyalty.
B
Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.
C
The character of Penelope is very loyal.
D
Odysseus deserves Penelope’s loyalty.
Explanation
A theme is a general idea or message, not just a description of one character. Penelope’s loyalty to Odysseus throughout his long absence supports the broader message that loyalty is important to lasting relationships. Choice C only describes Penelope, while B states the general idea.
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