Read the following passage from "Minerva and Arachne" in Bulfinch's Mythology.

Minerva could not forbear to admire, yet felt indignant at the insult. She struck the web with her shuttle, and rent it in pieces; she then touched the forehead of Arachne, and made her feel her guilt and shame.
Based on this passage, what conclusion could you draw about the overall nature of the gods?

they are compassionate
they are proud
they are humble
they are brave