The correct answer is C) Acrisius represents the old order that relied on control and fear to rule; Perseus shows courage, concerns for others, and wisdom.
The characters of Acrisius and Perseus illustrate the old and new kinds of leaders because Acrisius represents the old order that relied on control and fear to rule; Perseus shows courage, concerns for others, and wisdom.
The reference is the Greek mythology and the Birth of Perseus. Perseus gave birth to the concept of a new leader. Not like in the past, when the leader was a fierce warrior that people feared. Perseus was also a leader that looked for the benefit of his people and he took care of them. Acrisius, on the other hand, is the representation of the old leader that controlled its people and caused them fear. In the story, when the Oracle tells him that his daughter will have a son that will kill him, Acrisius reaction is to lock her in a place. She gave birth to her son and Acrisius reaction is to throw them to the sea.
