Part A


What is a theme of "Damon and Pythias"?



Unjust rulers can change their ways.


True friendship is extremely valuable.


It is important to take care of one's family.


People should be cautious not to make promises.


Part B


Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?



“'Nothing can save me, Damon, my dear friend.'”


“'You see now, Damon, that you were a fool to make this bargain.'”


“'But I would give all my money and power for one friend like Damon or Pythias.'”


“'I’ll take care of them, Pythias, as if they were my own mother and sister.'”


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Respuesta :

Answer:

True friendship is extremely valuable.

“'I’ll take care of them, Pythias, as if they were my own mother and sister.'”

Explanation:

The story of Damon and Pythias is about the two friends who make a promise to Dionysius I, dictator of Syracuse to stand in for the other friend who is condemned to death so he can go and arrange his affairs.

The dictator does not expect the other friend to return but he did and he is surprised that he let's both of them go.

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Answer: True friendship is extremely valuable.

'I’ll take care of them, Pythias, as if they were my own mother and sister.'”

Explanation: Took test^^