Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass his own home and his parents? In far lands
he shall not, though he find a house of gold.

–The Odyssey,
Homer

Which is the most effective paraphrase of the passage?

Although one can enjoy comfort at home, exploration is more rewarding by far.
One should seek riches in far-away lands, where houses are made of gold.
Even though there might be riches in far-away places, there is no place as wonderful as home.

the answer to this question is c.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."

i think its a.

an ugly duckling is teased by the other ducklings. when she grows up, however, the ducklings discover that she is a beautiful swan