Use the passage from The Story of Troy by M. Clarke to answer the question.

Question

The term “Achilles’ heel” is often used as an allusion in literature. Which statement best describes the allusion to Achilles in the term
“Achilles’ heel”?
(1 point)
a strong person’s weak area
a wise person’s serious mistake
something that is divinely ordained
something that is potentially fatal

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the allusion to Achilles in the term “Achilles’ heel” is:

a strong person’s weak area.

This phrase refers to the idea that even the strongest individuals have a vulnerability or weakness.