Why is it significant that the statue, although damaged, sits alone in the desert? what kind of statement does shelley seem to be making? use evidence from the text to support your response.

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.

to convince americans of the importance of others.