We would entreat you, great sir, have a care

for the gods' courtesy; zeus will avenge

the unoffending guest.' he answered this from his brute chest, unmoved: 'you are a ninny, or else you come from the other end of nowhere,

telling me, mind the gods! we cyclopes

care not a whistle for your thundering zeus.

what theme is best revealed by this conflict?

a. it is important to use manners in new situations.

b. it is wise to know the enemy you face.

c. guests should honor the traditions of their hosts.

d. guests should offer gifts to their hosts.

Answer:

The theme which is best revealed by this conflict is B: It is wise to know the enemy you face.

Explanation:

Odysseus had pride over his capability, and he thought that he could even defeat all the Gods with his power. This pride had made him arrogant as well. He ignored the fact that Cyclops was unfriendly. He thought Cyclops was a friendly one. His assumptions caused the death of his crew members. They had to face greater force from their enemy than they could handle which led to their death.  

If Odysseus hadn't been so arrogant and prepared for the attack, his crew would have been alive.

it would be d because the however is more proper and the comma is placed in the right spot

i think its d

hope that is