What is the effect of the epic simile in lines 118–131 of the excerpt

from the Odyssey, Part II?
Sometimes in farmyards when the cows return well-fed from pasture
to the barn, one sees the pens give way before the calves in tumult,
breaking through to cluster about their mothers, bumping together
bawling.
from the Odyssey, Part 2 [lines 122-126]
(1 point)
to criticize the lack of loyalty of Odysseus's men
to reveal Odysseus's hurry to go back and free his men
to show how thoroughly Odysseus's men depended on him

The effect of the epic simile in lines 118-131 of the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part II is to show how thoroughly Odysseus's men depended on him. The simile compares the behavior of the calves in a farmyard, who cluster about their mothers and bump together, to the behavior of Odysseus's men, who gather around him in a similar manner. This comparison emphasizes the strong bond and reliance that Odysseus's men have on him, highlighting their need for his leadership and guidance.