Question

Considering the actions of Damon and Pythias and the observations of the tyrant, which sentence BEST concludes this short story?
A) "I would give all my wealth to have one such friend," he said.
B) "I now realize I cannot ever send another man to prison," he stated.
C) "I now realize I cannot free you both; Damon must be put to death," he stated.
D) "Get out! If I ever lay eyes on either of you again, I will give you to the hands of the jailer," he warned.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) "I would give all my wealth to have one such friend," he said.

Explanation:

The story of two friends Damon and Pythias is a Greek legend and the tyrant is said to be  Dionysius I.

According to one version of the legend, one of the friends is condemned to death by tyrant  Dionysius. He asks for the King's permission to settle his family affairs before execution. But the King refuses the grant. The other friend offers himself to be executed if his friend does not return in time. The King agrees. The condemned friend returns just in time after facing many hardships on the way back. Kings pleased with the two friends, sets both of them free and says, "I would give all my wealth to have one such friend."

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

"I would give all my wealth to have one such friend," he said. Considering the actions of Damon and Pythias and the observations of the tyrant, this sentence BEST concludes the short story because it reflects the change in the tyrant.