theis statement breaking down homer is proving to readers that people need trials and conflict in their lives in order to become wiser

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the answer is "began" because it is a action that can be done

peace, morning, sun glooming, sorrow, woe pardon’d, punished, more hence, talk, story. all of these three words have to do something with a depressed, regretful tone. woe is another word for misery, heartache, so all of these words are about unhappy feelings.

the answer is "a" although apex might say best book of the year.