a bolt against the ship, a direct hit,
so that she bucked, in reeking fumes of sulphur,
and all the men were flung into the sea.
They came up 'round the wreck, bobbing a while
like petrels on the waves.
No more seafaring
homeward for these, no sweet day of return;
the god had turned his face from them.
–The Odyssey,
Homer
Read the passage. Then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage.
Most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm.
The ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it.
The gods have the power to control human destiny.
Men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.
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The theme that is supported by the passage is: The gods have the power to control human destiny.
In the passage, Zeus demonstrates his power over the sailors by striking their ship with a thunderbolt, leading to their demise. This act illustrates how the gods can intervene in human affairs and determine the fate of individuals.
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