Which statement best reveals an author's purpose? A. According to the author, the 70s were a very interesting time to grow up.
Once the author recounts a few stories from her childhood, it's time for a serious message.
B. The author has many interesting stories to tell from her childhood and early school years.
C. The author wants to entertain readers with a funny childhood story.

A

Explanation:

the servant does not kill the child oedipus as he was ordered to do because "he pitied the child" based on the oedipus rex story. the servant was ordered to kill the child because of the prophecy that predicted king laius' death. the king already had attempted to hurt oedipus by piercing oedipus's ankle. however, the servant did not finish the job and he rather saved the baby oedipus.

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