Answer:
What the passage says about Greek attitudes and values is:
A. An effective leader knows what is best.
E. Obedience and self-control are positive traits.
Explanation:
"The Odyssey" is a famous epic poem by Greek poet Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War. Odysseus, after defying the gods, has to face several challenges and hardships before he can finally return home to his family.
In the passage we are analyzing here, two important cultural values of the ancient Greek society are revealed. First, the importance of good leadership. Odysseus knows what is best for himself and his men. He is smart and experienced, and should be listened to and obeyed. That already introduces the second value: obedience and self-control. Odysseus's men do not heed his instructions. They give in to their desperation and hunger, disobeying the prudent orders given by Odysseus. As a result, they are annihilated. Had they listened to their leader, their fate would not have been a tragic one.
