Which of the following analyses most clearly explores the effect of historical
context on a theme?
A. In The Odyssey, Homer relied on epithets such as "rosy-fingered
dawn," which were used by ancient Greek storytellers to make epic
poetry easier to memorize.

B. In Homer's Odyssey, the idea of leadership comes up repeatedly
and is embodied in the character of Odysseus, whose poor
leadership often leads to negative consequences.

C. One of the most common features of epics is the invocation of a
muse, a minor goddess of inspiration; Homer's Odyssey is no
exception to this practice.

D. Fate in Homer's Odyssey is a common concern of the characters
because the ancient Greeks believed their destinies were
controlled by the whims of the gods.​