Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer. "But now my death is upon me. Let me at least not die without a struggle, inglorious, but do some big thing first, that men to come shall know of it.” So [Hektor] spoke, and pulling out the sharp sword that was slung at the hollow of his side, huge and heavy, and gathering himself together, he made his swoop . . . How does the excerpt reveal ancient Greek beliefs?
Answer
A
by illustrating Hektor’s quest for heroism
B
by showing the triumph of Hektor’s physical strength
C
by illustrating a community’s respect for funeral rites
D
by showing a deity’s involvement in human lives
Explanation
Hektor knows death is near, but he wants to do something memorable before he dies so that future generations will remember him. This shows the ancient Greek ideal of seeking honor and lasting fame through heroic deeds. The excerpt does not focus on funeral customs or a deity’s role.
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