Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.

In paragraph two, what is Patrick Henry referring to when he mentions “that siren” who will change all men into beasts?

A) The illusions of hope

B) Patriotism

C) The American government

D) The men who had just spoken before him

the correct answer is (a) . answer should be simple, clear and brief.

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i cant answer without a passage.