but as i sent them on toward scylla, i told them nothing, as they could do nothing. they would have dropped…

but as i sent them on toward scylla, i told them nothing, as they could do nothing. they would have dropped their oars again, in panic, to roll for cover under the decking. circes bidding against arms had slipped my mind, so i tied on my cuirass and took up two heavy spears, then made my way along to the foredeck - thinking to see her first from there, the monster of the grey rock, harboring torment for my friends. -the odyssey, homer\nwhich theme statement is supported by the passage?\nodysseus decides to keep secrets from his men.\nstrong leaders communicate information to their followers.\nfear is a powerful motivator.\nleaders must make difficult choices.

but as i sent them on toward scylla, i told them nothing, as they could do nothing. they would have dropped their oars again, in panic, to roll for cover under the decking. circes bidding against arms had slipped my mind, so i tied on my cuirass and took up two heavy spears, then made my way along to the foredeck - thinking to see her first from there, the monster of the grey rock, harboring torment for my friends. -the odyssey, homer\nwhich theme statement is supported by the passage?\nodysseus decides to keep secrets from his men.\nstrong leaders communicate information to their followers.\nfear is a powerful motivator.\nleaders must make difficult choices.

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Brief Explanations:

The passage shows Odysseus not telling his men about the approaching danger (Scylla) because he knows they would panic and be unable to help. This indicates that leaders sometimes have to make difficult choices about what information to share. The other options don't fully capture the essence of the passage. Odysseus keeping secrets isn't the main theme - it's about his difficult decision. The passage doesn't focus on strong - leaders communicating or fear as a motivator.

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Leaders must make difficult choices.