Read the excerpt from "The Quarrel" from "Stories from the Iliad."
It happened that Chryses, priest of Apollo, came to Agamemnon and the other Greek chiefs. He had come to offer much gold to ransom his daughter, Chryseis. On his knees he begged them to take the gold and give him back the girl. “If you will do this,” he said, “may the gods help you to take the city of Troy, and bring you back safe to your homes.”
What effect does the phrase "On his knees he begged them" have on the meaning of the excerpt from "The Quarrel"?
It emphasizes how much Chryses wants to see his daughter again.
It suggests that Chryses is afraid of the Greeks and will do whatever they say.
It implies that Chryses is trying to manipulate Agamemnon by appealing to his emotions.
It shows how much Chryses respects Agamemnon
