The topic of friendship is addressed in the play "Damon and Pythias" and is the main focus in the poem "Friendship." Which statement best explains how this topic is treated in both texts? In "Damon and Pythias," the friendship between the two men is tested, while in the poem, friendship is described as cheering the faint and weary. In "Damon and Pythias," the actions of the main characters show the close friendship between the two men, while the poem "Friendship" explores the topic in general terms. In "Damon and Pythias," the friendship of the two men is a cause of envy, while in the poem, friendship is described as being unselfish. In "Damon and Pythias," the men's friendship is threatened because of a misunderstanding, while the poem says that friendship "speaks the language of the heart."

The statement that best explains how this topic is treated in both texts is "In “Damon and Pythias," the actions of the main characters show the close friendship between the two men, while the poem “Friendship” explores the topic in general terms."

Explanation:

The use of the topic of friendship in “Damon and Pythias," is very strong as the main characters have a brotherly relationship, and to save his friend that he considered as important as a brother Damon prefers to sacrifice himself. On the other hand, the poem "friendship" gives a description of love and friendship as synonyms but it does not show an act of selfless behavior for the other person.

jayilych4real jayilych4real · Answer 2 · 2021-11-18T10:59:26+01:00

The statement which best explains how this topic is treated in both texts is: I

B. "In “Damon and Pythias," the actions of the main characters show the close friendship between the two men, while the poem “Friendship” explores the topic in general terms."

According to the given question, we are asked to show how the statement of friendship in "Damon and Pythias" is addressed and in the poem "Friendship".

As a result of this, we can see that the characters in "Damon and Pythias" is about a brotherly love and friendship where Damon prefers to give himself up so that he could save his bosom friend, while in "Friendship" poem, friendship is spoken in a general term.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B