Read the following lines from the Odyssey:

In the next land we found were Cyclopes, giants, louts, without a law to bless them.

By implication, what cultural value in ancient Greece is Odysseus emphasizing in this passage?
A. physical strength
B. civilized life in a law-abiding society
C. the benefits of travel
D. mental intelligence

B?

I agree with B. The giant louts had no law to bless them; the value they do not reflect is civilized life in a society governed by laws

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To determine the cultural value Odysseus is emphasizing in this passage, we need to understand the context and analyze the implications of the mentioned elements. The passage describes encountering Cyclopes, giants without a law to bless them.

Option A, physical strength, is not explicitly mentioned in this passage. Although giants may be associated with physical strength, it is not the focal point of the passage.

Option C, the benefits of travel, is not specifically addressed in this passage. Although Odysseus and his crew are on a journey, the passage does not explicitly highlight the benefits of travel.

Option D, mental intelligence, is also not emphasized in this passage. The lack of law mentioned does not necessarily correlate with mental intelligence.

That leaves us with option B, civilized life in a law-abiding society. The passage contrasts the Cyclopes, described as "giants, louts, without a law to bless them," with the implication of a more organized and structured society. This implies that the cultural value being emphasized in this passage is the importance of civilized life in a law-abiding society.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. civilized life in a law-abiding society.

no, I think not. Cyclopes, giants, and louts are hardly civilized. All are strong...