Read the Greek myth "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch and answer the question.

[1] Bacchus, on a certain occasion, found his old schoolmaster and foster-father, Silenus, missing. The old man had been drinking, and in that state wandered away, and was found by some peasants, who carried him to their king, Midas. Midas recognized him, and treated him hospitably, entertaining him for ten days and nights with an unceasing round of jollity.

[2] On the eleventh day he brought Silenus back, and restored him in safety to his pupil. Whereupon Bacchus offered Midas his choice of a reward, whatever he might wish. He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice.

[3] Midas went his way, rejoicing in his new-acquired power, which he hastened to put to the test. He could scarce believe his eyes when he found a twig of an oak, which he plucked from the branch, become gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod; it did the same. He took up an apple from the tree; you would have thought he had robbed the garden of the Hesperides. His joy knew no bounds, and as soon as he got home, he ordered the servants to set a splendid repast on the table. Then he found to his dismay that whether he touched bread, it hardened in his hand; or put a morsel to his lip, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat like melted gold.

[4] In consternation at the unprecedented affliction, he strove to divest himself of his power; he hated the gift he had lately coveted. But all in vain; starvation seemed to await him. He raised his arms, all shining with gold, in prayer to Bacchus, begging to be delivered from his glittering destruction. Bacchus, merciful deity, heard and consented. "Go," said he, "to River Pactolus, trace its fountain-head, there plunge yourself and body in, and wash away your fault and its punishment." He did so, and scarce had he touched the waters before the gold-creating power passed into them, and the river sands became changed into gold, as they remain to this day.

Select two key details that could be included in a summary of the myth.

Bacchus granted Midas's wish for a golden touch.
Midas couldn't eat because of the wish Bacchus granted.
Midas entertained Silenus in his kingdom for ten days.
Midas recognized Silenus as Bacchus's teacher.

The details about Silenus are not important to the summary of the myth. The purpose of the myth is to teach that one needs to be careful for what one wishes. All things that seem to be great do have a negative side to them. In this myth, Midas is granted the wish for a golden touch. He thinks this is wonderful and perfect. He's very excited when he tries his gift and everything he touches turns to gold. However, he soon realizes that this wish was not well thought out. Midas is unable to eat since all the food he touches turns to gold. Because of this, he chooses to go back to Bacchus and ask him to reverse the wish.

vaduz vaduz · Answer 2 · 2021-09-14T03:53:34+02:00

The two key details that could be included in a summary of the myth will be-

Bacchus granted Midas's wish for a golden touch.

Midas couldn't eat because of the wish Bacchus granted.

Writing a summary means writing a shorter version of the story or text. But this summarization will be made based on the important details of the text.

In the given myth, the main point of the whole story seems to be the greed of Midas.

In return for the kindness he had given to Silenus, Midas was granted one wish, any wish that he wanted.

He was granted the ability to turn anything he touched to gold.

Though he was happy in the beginning, he later came to realize that it wasn't how he had expected it to be.

Unable to eat or drink anything, he asked to undo the wish.

So, in the summary, the main points or events are to be added, which will clearly be about the wish and Midas's greed. Moreover, his dilemma is not being able to eat or drink anything is the turning point, which is also important for the summary. Thus, the first and second options could be included in the myth.

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