What is the significance of the "wandering Jew" motif ?
Correct answer: C. The curse of immorality
- A. Religious upheaval
- B. The presence of omens
- C. The curse of immorality
- D. Insanity
Explanation
The Wandering Jew embodies an apparently endless punishment linked with sin and moral transgression, so the motif suggests a curse of immorality. His presence is more than a simple omen or sign of insanity.
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