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Why is Odysseus considered to be selfish when he listens to the sirens?
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What trait does Odysseus demonstrate when he listens to the sirens sounds?
Odysseus displays craftiness, wiliness, and foresight, as well as an appreciation of the fine arts.
The Sirens try to convince Odysseus that?
they can tell him his future
What has Odysseus asked his shipmates to do in order to deal with the sirens?
put wax in their all their ears except Odysseus'
What does the episode of sirens tell us about Odysseus character?
that they are sweet, and beautiful.
Why should Odysseus be wary of the sirens?
Odysseus and his men needed to protect themselves from the call of the Sirens because it irresistibly attracted nearby sailors. The lure of their voices would cause sailors to shipwreck and eventually die.
What trait does Odysseus demonstrate when he listens to the sirens sounds?
Odysseus displays craftiness, wiliness, and foresight, as well as an appreciation of the fine arts.
What will to Odysseus whenhe listens to the sirens?
Circe tells Odysseus that he needs to tell his men to bound him to the mast of the ship with rope, and when he asks them to get out, that he be bound even tighter. As for his companions, there ears will be filled with wax.
In the Odyssey did the sirens lure Odysseus?
Yes; the Sirens sang their enchanted song, and attempted to lure Odysseus and his men to their doom.
What do the sirens do to tempt Odysseus?
They Sing
How does Odysseus know about the sirens?
He was warned about the Sirens by one of the spirits he met in the underworld.
What are two distinct sides to Odysseus personality?
Two distinct personalities of Odysseus is he has a strong desire to reach his Penelope and settle down. However, he has a tendency to do things for his own danger and pleasure. He plugs the men's ears from the Sirens, but he listens for himself. He taunts the Cyclops as well.
Who Are sirens on The Odyssey?
The sirens are a danger that Odysseus and his men must pass to return home.
Why are the sirens dangerous to Odysseus and his men?
the sweet songs of the sirens lead their men to death
How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?
He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis
What happened when Odysseus had to see the sirens?
he ate them
Who foretold the danger of the sirens to Odysseus?
Circe
How does Odysseus save his crew from sirens song?
he made his crew put wax earplugs in their ears. he himself wanted to hear the sirens beautiful music, so he asked his crew to tie him to the mast, the foundation of a sail. Odysseus's crew ties Odysseus very tightly to the mast, and disarmed him. When the were going past the sirens, Odysseus was screaming and yelling at his crew to let him go to the sirens. The crew obviously did not hear him because they had the wax ear plugs. That is how Odysseus saved his crew from the sirens.
