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."