A theme is an idea or message about human life and the real world in a literary work. Choose those items in the following list that not only demonstrate this definition of theme, but also are clearly part of
the Odyssey tale up until now.
gods and humans
temperance
the good life
beauty and simplicity
marriage and fidelity
fate and free will
decision making

gods and humans

fate and free will

Explanation:

Odyssey is a tale of the Battle of Troy and how the victorious King Odysseus on his voyage home encountered several obstacles.

There were conflicts between the gods and humans and the gods interfered in the story at various times. For example, Poseidon sends a mighty wave after Odysseus and his crew after they blinded Cyclops which resulted in the death of Odysseus' men and ship carrying precious cargo.

Athena also helped Odysseus on his way home to Ithaca and helped his son Telemachus to defeat the various suitors that came for the hand of Penelope, Odysseus' wife.

Fate and free will is another theme that is prevalent throughout the tale of Odyssey. Some characters are destined to be destroyed by the gods while some have the fate of being lucky, and favored by the gods.

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