Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.But when he knew he heardOdysseus' voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears, having no strength to move nearer his master.And the man looked away,wiping a salt tear from his cheek: but he hid this from Eumaeus.

Argos recognizes Odysseus after many years and tries to greet him even though he is too weak to move closer. His faithful recognition of his master shows that loyalty and fidelity are precious traits, making A the best answer. The passage focuses on the dog’s loyalty rather than danger or family relationships.

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