Comparing Archetypes in Literature

Question 7 • Common Core ELA 10 A - Aberdeen

Which actions best support the theme that lust for power is stronger than family ties? Select two options.

Answer

The brothers fight each other for the throne.

Both brothers die trying to gain power.

Eteocles weeps when he kills Polyneices.

Polyneices wants to be buried in Thebes.

Polyneices professes his love for Eteocles.

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