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Question 15 • English Language Arts 12

How are Hektor’s mother and father similar in The Iliad of Homer ?

Answer
A
Both urge Hektor to be cautious.
B
Both express frustration with politics.
C
Both encourage Hektor to confront Achilleus.
D
Both offer sympathy to Greeks.

Explanation

Both Priam and Hecuba beg Hektor to avoid facing Achilleus alone. Priam warns him that Achilleus is stronger and urges him to come inside the city, while Hecuba also pleads with him to take refuge. Their advice is cautious and protective, not encouragement to confront Achilleus.

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