Read the excerpt from The Odyssey:
"But when he knew he heard
Odysseus' 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:"
What does the dog, Argus, represent in this excerpt?
A. loyalty
B. sadness
C. illness
D. ignorance
Answer (1)
In the excerpt from The Odyssey , Argus represents loyalty and the impact of time on relationships. His recognition of Odysseus despite his illness and old age reflects deep emotional themes, including sadness . The moment emphasizes the bond between the two and the heartache of their prolonged separation. ;
