Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.

"I am Laertes' son, Odysseus.
Men hold me
formidable for guile in peace and war:
this fame has gone abroad to the sky's rim.

Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt?

A Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his cunning.
B Odysseus is admired at home for his actions during war and peace.
C Men are frightened of Odysseus because of his strength shown in war.
D Men greatly dislike Odysseus simply because he is the son of Laertes.