Question 8
Read this story from The Way to Rainy Mountain:
Once there was a man who owned a fine hunting horse. It
was black and fast and afraid of nothing. When it was
turned upon an enemy it charged in a straight line and
struck at full speed; the man need have no hand upon the
rein. But, you know, that man knew fear. Once during a
charge he turned that animal from its course. That was a
bad thing. The hunting horse died of shame (70).
What aspect of this story most clearly defines it as a myth?
• A. The story features an animal as a character.
• B. The story emphasizes the weakness of humans.
C. The story focuses on the theme of death and failure.
• D. The story is deeply personal.