Dionysius allows Pythias to return home to get
his affairs in order.
How does this incident affect the plot?
It creates tension in the story as to
whether Pythias will return in time.
O
It creates a conflict for Damon, who
goes to jail while Pythias is away.
It becomes an obstacle for Damon
and his loyalty to Pythias.
O
It foreshadows that Pythias's horse
is killed.​