Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
"Then, throwing his arms around this marvel of a father Telemachus began to weep. Salt tears rose from the wells of longing in both men, and cries burst from both as keen and fluttering as those of the great taloned hawk, whose nestlings farmers take before they fly"
This excerpt is an example of which value important to ancient Greek society?
A. hospitality
B. generosity
C. perseverance
D. family ties
Answer (1)
The excerpt highlights the theme of family ties in ancient Greek society, emphasizing the emotional bonds between Telemachus and Odysseus. Their reunion, marked by tears and cries, symbolizes the deep connections inherent in families. This moment showcases how familial loyalty and love were central values in Greek culture. ;
