Epic poets often use the device of beginning in medias res, which means in the middle of things. In what way does Homer follow this practice? A.
He begins his story at the beginning and traces the wanderings of Odysseus throughout the then-known world.

B.
He begins the story in the middle and uses flashbacks to tell what happened before.

C.
He begins his story in Ithaca and ends his story in the same place.

D.
He begins his story at the end and uses flashbacks to tell what happened before.

A He represents the value of overcoming hardship.

B He represents the importance of respecting one's  elders.

C He represents the acceptance of change in traditions  over time.

D He represents the fear of change and desire to  follow traditions.

He represents the importance of respecting one's  elders.

Option B.

Explanation:

In the story, Old Man Warner's character was the one who used to respect his elders. He had some kind of love and respect in his heart for the elders which nowadays is becoming a very rare concept because the people nowadays do not respect their elders.

This showed how well mannered he is and such good etiquette he had in his character.