Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society? Here is a poor man come, a wanderer, driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone in hall gave bits to cram his bag -only Antinous threw a stool and banged his shoulder "Suppose Athena's arm is over us, and Zeus her father's, must I rack my brains for more?" "The cruel belly, can you hide its ache? How many bitter days it brings! Odysseus only shook his head, containing thoughts of bloody work as he walked on. then sat, and dropped his loaded bag again upon the door sill

The excerpt that demonstrates the importance of hospitality in Greek society is:<br /><br />"Here is a poor man come, a wanderer, <br />driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone <br />in hall gave bits, to cram his bag - only <br />Antinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder."<br /><br />This passage highlights the expectation of hospitality towards strangers and those in need, which was a significant cultural value in ancient Greek society. The act of giving "bits" to fill the wanderer's bag reflects the societal norm of providing for guests and showing kindness, while Antinous's hostile action stands out as a violation of this important custom.