achilles’s backstory:

thetis feared for her son’s safety because of his one weakness.

she put a spell on achilles to keep him from fighting in a war.

the sight of a sword broke the spell.

achilles wanted to go to war.

what do these details convey about the theme of the story? write your response.

SAMPLE RESPONSE: Thetis couldn't prevent Achilles from going to war no matter what she did. This indicates the message that no one can stop a person from following his destiny.

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d becuase khgfdwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.