The Odyssey: Symbolism and Making Predictions, Part 5
Question 3 • AZ-English Language Arts 9 A-CR
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.“Stranger,you are no longer what you were just now!Your cloak is new; even your skin! You areone of the gods who rule the sweep of heaven!Be kind to us, we’ll make you fair oblation and gifts of hammered gold. Have mercy on us!”
Answer
A
The new cloak represents Odysseus’s love for his wife, Penelope, and his grown son, Telemachus.
B
The new cloak represents Odysseus’s great wealth and successful journey.
C
The new cloak represents Odysseus’s transformation from a weary traveler to the returning hero.
D
The new cloak represents Odysseus’s changed character from innocent young man to power-hungry ruler.
Explanation
The speaker notices that Odysseus’s cloak and even his skin have changed, making him seem almost like a god. This transformation reflects his change from a worn-out traveler into the powerful hero returning home. The cloak does not mainly symbolize his family, wealth, or a change into a power-hungry ruler.
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