Asked by lebron

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.

Their secret! as she heard it told, her knees
grew tremulous and weak, her heart failed her.
With eyes brimming tears she ran to him,
throwing her arms around his neck, and kissed him

Which theme do these lines support?

Good leaders show personal responsibility.
Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
Help often comes to individuals who work hard.
Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.

The passage shows an emotional reunion—tears, trembling knees, an embrace and a kiss—which emphasizes the joy and value of returning to loved ones rather than themes of leadership, overconfidence, or hard work.