A clue in "The Ages of Man" that Ovid is critical of his own Roman society is that __________________________.
A) "the son-in-law can now betray his own father-in-law" describes a conflict between Pompey and Julius Caesar
B) Ovid has copied the "Ages" idea from Hesiod, a Greek poet
C) he has incorporated the theories of Greek philosophers
D) he describes fewer "Ages" than Hesiod

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Ovid's reference to the betrayal between son-in-law and father-in-law, a situation that mirrors the historical conflict between Pompey and Julius Caesar, serves as a critique of the moral decay and political strife within Roman society. This specific example of familial betrayal reflects broader societal issues, indicating Ovid's critical perspective on the values and behaviors of his own time.

A Clue in "The Ages of Man" That Ovid Is