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Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?
“O Father, all my life like your fame
as a fighting man has echoed in my ears”
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeus
her father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
But when he knew he heard
Odysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
Odysseus only shook his head, containing
thoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
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“But when he knew he heard Odysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail.”
Explanation: this is the scene with Argos, Odysseus’ old dog. Despite neglect and long absence, Argos recognizes and greets his master, showing faithful devotion to his lord and household — a clear, poignant example of loyalty as a central Greek value. (If you need the book/scene reference: the Argos episode occurs when Odysseus returns to Ithaca, commonly placed in Book 17.)
Explanation: this is the scene with Argos, Odysseus’ old dog. Despite neglect and long absence, Argos recognizes and greets his master, showing faithful devotion to his lord and household — a clear, poignant example of loyalty as a central Greek value. (If you need the book/scene reference: the Argos episode occurs when Odysseus returns to Ithaca, commonly placed in Book 17.)
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