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Q: How did Odysseus use curiosity when he encountered the cyclops?
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What animals does Odysseus use to free his men from cyclops?

Odysseus rode underneath a ram, out of Polyphemus' cave.


What word does Odysseus use to describe the heart of the Cyclops?

pitiless


What language does Odysseus use to the Cyclops?

He calls himself "Nobody" or "No-Man". He also gets the Cyclops drunk and pretends to be "Nobody" instead of himself. Polyphemus (cyclops) gets drunk and asks Odysseus his name. He replied with "Nobody." As the cyclops falls down and collapses, Odysseus and his mean put red hot staff into his eye. When the cyclops screams and awakens, people around him ask him what's wrong. Cyclops replied with, "Nobody's killing me!."


What valuable trait does Odysseus's use to get away from the cyclops?

Odysseus uses his wiliness, cleverness, forethought, leadership, strength, mechanical aptitude, and improvisational skills to get away from the cyclops Polyphemus.


What valuable trait does Odysseus use to get away from the cyclops?

Odysseus uses his intelligence, cunning, and resourcefulness to trick the cyclops Polyphemus and escape from his cave.


What valuable trait does Odysseus use to get away form the cyclops?

Odysseus uses his cunning and intelligence to come up with a plan to blind the cyclops and trick him into letting him and his men escape. This resourcefulness allows Odysseus to outsmart the cyclops and successfully navigate through a dangerous situation.


What did Odysseus use to poke out the cyclops eye?

A red hot burning stake.


How does Odysseus use his cleverness in the Cycloops?

Odysseus uses his cleverness in the Cyclops episode by introducing himself as "Nobody," so when he blinds the Cyclops, Polyphemus, and asks for help, Polyphemus tells the other Cyclopes that "Nobody" is hurting him. This cunning plan helps Odysseus escape by making the other Cyclopes believe Polyphemus is not in danger.


What plan does Odysseus begin to form while trapped in the cyclops cave?

Odysseus plans to blind the cyclops Polyphemus by sharpening a large stake and then use it to incapacitate him. He tells the cyclops his name is "Nobody" so that when Polyphemus screams for help, the other Cyclopes will believe that "Nobody" is hurting him. This clever plan allows Odysseus and his men to escape the cave.


Why does Odysseus refuse to leave instead of stealing from the cyclops and just getting away?

Odysseus refuses to leave because he wants to know the Cyclops' name. In Greek culture, knowing one's name gives you power over them. By staying, Odysseus hopes to learn the name of the Cyclops and use it to gain an advantage or seek revenge in the future.


In the Odyssey what quality for which Odysseus is famous for is most clearly illustrated when he tells the Cyclops his name is Nobody?

It enables Odysseus and his men to escape the Cyclops's cave and it confuses the other Cyclopses so they don't come to the aid of their friend.


How does Odysseus overcome the greater physical strength of Polyphemus the Cyclops who has been eating his men?

Odysseus overcomes Polyphemus by getting him intoxicated on wine, then blinding him while he is asleep. This allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the Cyclops's cave by hiding under the belly of his sheep. They also use their wit to outsmart Polyphemus.