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How are the lives of cyclops different from the lives of Odysseus and his men?
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Cyclops lead a solitary life in their caves, while Odysseus and his men travel in a group and face challenges together. Cyclops do not engage with society or other beings, unlike Odysseus and his men who interact with various characters and civilizations during their journey. Additionally, Cyclops do not experience the same camaraderie, companionship, and shared experiences that Odysseus and his men do.
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How does the cyclops violate xenia toward Odysseus and his men?
The cyclops violates xenia by not offering hospitality to Odysseus and his men when they arrive on his island. Instead of welcoming them with food and shelter, the cyclops imprisons them in his cave and eats some of Odysseus's men. This goes against the customs of hospitality and guest-friendship.
Why does Odysseus blind instead of kill the cyclops when he has a chance?
Blinding the cyclops instead of killing it allows Odysseus and his men to escape undetected, as they can only be released from the cave by the cyclops. If they had killed the cyclops, they would have been trapped in the cave with no way out. Blinding the cyclops is a strategic move to ensure their own safety and freedom.
Why didn't Odysseus kill the cyclops after it are two of his men?
Odysseus chose not to kill the cyclops after it ate two of his men because he realized that the cyclops was the only one who could move the massive boulder blocking the cave's entrance, enabling his escape with his remaining men. By blinding the cyclops instead of killing him, Odysseus was able to achieve his goal of escaping the cave.
When Odysseus men try to prevent him from taunting the cyclops what type of conflict occurs?
Character against character.
What offense does the cyclops commits against Odysseus and his men?
The cyclops Polyphemus kills and eats 6 of Odysseus' best men. He kills the men by grabbing them and dashing their heads against rocks. Further, he traps the men in the cave by rolling a giant boulder in front of the cave.
What atrocious thing does the cyclops do that horrifies Odysseus and his men?
That's easy, he eats Odysseus' men and they barely escape the island with their lives.
How does Odysseus lose six men in the land of the cyclops?
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
What is the name of the cyclops that Odysseus and men run into?
Polyphemus is the name of the giant cyclops that Odysseus and his men encounter.
How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
Why did the cyclops imprison Odysseus?
The cyclops Polyphemus imprisons Odysseus and his men because to him, the men are tasty.
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
What gift does the Cyclops promise Odysseus for special wine?
That Cyclops will eat Odysseus last of the men.
How does Odysseus escape?
Odysseus escaped the Cyclops by offering him wine to drink. The Cyclops got drunk and passed out and Odysseus and his men then fled.
Why does the cyclops hold Odysseus and his men captive?
Polyphemus finds Odysseus' men tasty.
Why does Odysseus endanger his men by going to the cave of the cyclops Polyphemus?
Odysseus is curious as to what type of men the cyclops are, and perhaps wishes to receive gifts from the cyclops. He does not realize the danger of the cyclops until it is too late.
Why does the cyclops feast on Odysseus' men?
Odysseus' men are meat, and thus tastier and more nutritious than goats' milk. The cyclops live as men where might makes right, and the cyclops are wild and solitary.
