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How does homer make it clear that Odysseus faces a formidable opponent in the cyclops?
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The Cyclops was able to move a large rock that no one else was able to move. This demonstrated his strength, and showed him to be a formidable opponent.
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How does his planning help him defeat his opponents?
The question is not clear on who he is. However, planning would help anyone defeat an opponent because it is always wise to have an offensive and defensive line of attack. If you do not plan for what your opponent may do, you become hectic and unorganized which causes you to lose.
Why is Odysseus important in The Odyssey?
Odysseus is important in the Odyssey because he is the main character. In Homer's version of The Odyssey, Odysseus is portrayed as a heroic, great, powerful, loyal person. When, from personal experience in reading the book, he is not exactly the best person ever: There is countless times in which he cheats on his wife. Although it does not specifically state this; beneath the script you will find it clear as day. Then again being away from your wife for that long. Yep, i think i would cheat too. Loyalty's no fun. :)
What happened when Odysseus came home?
Book Thirteen When Odysseus has finished his tale, the king orders him sped to Ithaca. The sailors put him down on the beach asleep. Athena casts a protective mist about him that keeps him from recognizing his homeland. Finally the goddess reveals herself and dispells the mist. In joy Odysseus kisses the ground. Athena transforms him into an old man as a disguise. Clad in a filthy tunic, he goes off to find his faithful swineherd, as instructed by the goddess. Book Fourteen Eumaeus the swineherd welcomes the bedraggled stranger. He throws his own bedcover over a pile of boughs as a seat for Odysseus, who does not reveal his identity. Observing Zeus's commandment to be kind to guests, Eumaeus slaughters a prime boar and serves it with bread and wine. Odysseus, true to his fame as a smooth-talking schemer, makes up an elaborate story of his origins. That night the hero sleeps by the fire under the swineherd's spare cloak, while Eumaeus himself sleeps outside in the rain with his herd. Book Fifteen Athena summons Telemachus home and tells him how to avoid an ambush by the suitors. Meanwhile back on Ithaca, Odysseus listens while the swineherd Eumaeus recounts the story of his life. He was the child of a prosperous mainland king, whose realm was visited by Phoenician traders. His nursemaid, a Phoenician herself, had been carried off by pirates as a girl and sold into slavery. In return for homeward passage with her countrymen, she kidnapped Eumaeus. He was bought by Odysseus' father, whose queen raised him as a member of the family. Book Sixteen Telemachus evades the suitors' ambush. Following Athena's instructions, he proceeds to the farmstead of Eumaeus. There he makes the acquaintance of the tattered guest and sends Eumaeus to his mother to announce his safe return. Athena restores Odysseus' normal appearance, enchancing it so that Telemachus takes him for a god. "No god am I," Odysseus assures him, "but your own father, returned after these twenty years." They fall into each other's arms. Later they plot the suitors' doom. Concerned that the odds are fifty-to-one, Telemachus suggests that they might need reinforcements. "Aren't Zeus and Athena reinforcement enough?" asks Odysseus. Book Seventeen Disguised once more as an old beggar, Odysseus journeys to town. On the trail he encounters an insolent goatherd named Melantheus, who curses and tries to kick him. At his castle gate, the hero is recognized by a decrepid dog that he raised as a pup. Having seen his master again, the old hound dies. At Athena's urging Odysseus begs food from the suitors. One man, Antinous, berates him and refuses so much as a crust. He even hurls his footstool at Odysseus, hitting him in the back. This makes even the other suitors nervous, for sometimes the gods masquerade as mortals to test their righteousness. Book Eighteen Now a real beggar shows up at the palace and warns Odysseus off his turf. This man, Irus, is always running errands for the suitors. Odysseus says that there are pickings enough for the two of them, but Irus threatens fisticuffs and the suitors egg him on. Odysseus rises to the challenge and rolls up his tunic into a boxer's belt. The suitors goggle at the muscles revealed. Not wishing to kill Irus with a single blow, Odysseus breaks his jaw instead. Another suitor, Eurymachus, marks himself for revenge by trying to hit Odysseus with a footstool as Antinoos had done. Book Nineteen Odysseus has a long talk with his queen Penelope but does not reveal his identity. Penelope takes kindly to the stranger and orders her maid Eurycleia to bathe his feet and anoint them with oil. Eurycleia, who was Odysseus' nurse when he was a child, notices a scar above the hero's knee. Odysseus had been gored by a wild boar when hunting on Mount Parnassus as a young man. The maid recognizes her master at once, and her hand goes out to his chin. But Odysseus silences her lest she give away his plot prematurely. Book Twenty The next morning Odysseus asks for a sign, and Zeus sends a clap of thunder out of the clear blue sky. A servant recognizes it as a portent and prays that this day be the last of the suitors' abuse. Odysseus encounters another herdsman. Like the swineherd Eumaeus, this man, who tends the realm's cattle, swears his loyalty to the absent king. A prophet, an exiled murderer whom Telemachus has befriended, shares a vision with the suitors: "I see the walls of this mansion dripping with your blood." The suitors respond with gales of laughter. Book Twenty-One Penelope now appears before the suitors in her glittering veil. In her hand is a stout bow left behind by Odysseus when he sailed for Troy. "Whoever strings this bow," she says, "and sends an arrow straight through the sockets of twelve ax heads lined in a row -- that man will I marry." The suitors take turns trying to bend the bow to string it, but all of them lack the strength. Odysseus asks if he might try. The suitors refuse, fearing that they'll be shamed if the beggar succeeds. But Telemachus insists and his anger distracts them into laughter. As easily as a bard fitting a new string to his lyre, Odysseus strings the bow and sends an arrow through the ax heads. At a sign from his father, Telemachus arms himself and takes up a station by his side. Book Twenty-Two Antinous, ringleader of the suitors, is just lifting a drinking cup when Odysseus puts an arrow through his throat. The goatherd sneaks out and comes back with shields and spears for the suitors, but now Athena appears. She sends the suitors' spearthrusts wide, as Odysseus, Telemachus and the two faithful herdsmen strike with volley after volley of lances. They finish off the work with swords. Those of the housemaids who consorted with the suitors are hung by the neck in the courtyard, while the treacherous goatherd is chopped to bits. Book Twenty-Three The mansion is purged with fire and brimstone. Odysseus tells everyone to dress in their finest and dance, so that passers-by won't suspect what's happened. Even Odysseus could not hold vengeful kinfolk at bay. Penelope still won't accept that it's truly her husband without some secret sign. She tells a servant to make up his bed in the hall. "Who had the craft to move my bed?" storms Odysseus. "I carved the bedpost myself from the living trunk of an olive tree and built the bedroom around it." Penelope rushes into his arms. Book Twenty-Four The next morning Odysseus goes upcountry to the vineyard where his father, old King Laertes, labors like a peasant. Meanwhile, the kin of the suitors have gathered at the assembly ground, where the father of the suitor Antinous fires them up for revenge. Odysseus, his father and Telemachus meet the challenge. Laertes casts a lance through the helmet of Antinous' father, who falls to the ground in a clatter of armor. But the fighting stops right there. Athena tells the contending parties to live together in peace down through the years to come
What are the characteristics of a Greek hero?
Hercules is one distinct example of a Hero for many reasons and is renowned as the most popular of the Greek Heroes. Hercules had an unusual birth which is one sign of a hero. Hercules' also showed extraordinary talent at a young age when he strangled two serpents in his hands to save his own life; this shows Hercules great strength and potential. Hercules' father is Zeus so there is no surprise there. One characteristic of a hero is that before they became a hero they were like "contestants" and had to perform specific tasks to be chosen as a hero. This is evident in Hercules' story when he had to perform the 12 labors. He performs the 12 labors because there was a prophecy about him (another sign of a hero) where if he did these labors he could become immortal. These are just a few of the many characteristics of being a hero where Hercules' is definitely one of them. Odysseus is a second example of a hero who fits into the category of the Greek hero who has very different experiences that define him as a hero than Hercules does. For one, Odysseus went on a great quest after he and his people had won the war over the Trojans. Odysseus was also favored by the gods which is one sign of a true hero. Athena helped him many times throughout the story. One of which was when she saved him from drowning; Athena also helped him succeed in killing all of the suitors. However without the help of Athena Odysseus could not have been as successful as he was. Odysseus was also born into royalty which is a clear sign of a hero and eventually became king of Ithaca.
Where does the the name clare come from?
The origin is English and it means "clear".
Why does Odysseus call himself Nohbody?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is "Nohbody" as a clever trick to deceive the Cyclops when he blinds him. The Cyclops then tells his fellow Cyclopes that "Nohbody" harmed him, so they do not suspect Odysseus and his men as the culprits. This deception helps Odysseus and his men escape from the Cyclops' cave.
The purpose of the overhear clear in badminton?
The overhead clear, or any clear in general, in badminton is used for many different reasons:To push your opponent to the back of the court - this makes their next shot more predictable because they will not make a good smash so they will most likely clear back or drop. Depending on your opponent, their returning shot may be slightly differentTo Move your opponent around and tire them outTo give yourself time to recoverFor these things to work, you must hit a good clear. It should be high enough to give yourself time to recover, and far/deep enough or else your opponent will make you eat bird (smash it in your face) or put a dent in the ground.If you don't hit a proper clear, you will have set your opponent up for a good smash - they can place it easy as well.
What is clear or toss shot in badminton?
"The overhead clear shot is the primary return for a deep serve or deep clear from your opponent" Read more: How to Hit an Overhead Clear Shot in Badminton | eHow.com .ehow.com/how_15934_hit-overhead-clear.html#ixzz1FO4CFn2v Basically a shot that has to be hit over one's head
How do you sent lines in Tetris?
You simply clear a line yourself, and that will send a line to your opponent.
What do Menelaus and Helen say about Odysseus' deeds in the Trojan War?
In Book IV of the Odyssey it's clear that they both feel positively about Odysseus, Helen relates a story which shows his mastery of disguise and Menelaus says Odysseus was a close friend of his and he desperately wants to see him again (as Odysseus has been missing for 10 years), the story of the Trojan horse is also told, showing Odysseus' cunning and intellect. Both of them hgave nothing but praise for him.
How high must your serve be in table-tennis?
Tall enough to bounce on your side of the table, clear the net and then bounce of the opponent's side of the table.
In what way does the epic excerpt about the Cyclops and Odysseus express a form of X-Ray vision?
There is irony in the fact that you refer to a "clear or sharp view" with regard to this story, as the Cyclopes is blinded by Odysseus in Homer'sThe Odyssey, Book Nine.Looking at this story as an x-ray provides a metaphor for our perceptions of the hero in the story, as well as the other characters involved. Odysseus is a peerless warrior, who fought in the Trojan War for ten years. On his way home, this honorable man who is a favorite of the goddess Athena, lands on the island of the Cyclopes. Here Odysseus and some of his men are held captive by Polyphemus (a cyclops), who is the son of Poseidon. Polyphemus eats some of Odysseus' men before they are able to escape. In a desperate plan to free themselves from the Cyclops' captivity, Odysseus and his men get the giant drunk and blind him so he cannot see. Eventually they escape while tied beneath rams and sheep that belong to the giant. As Polyphemus only feels the tops of the animals as they pass by him, the men hidden on the underside of the animals are able to get away.When Odysseus and the other captives make their way onto their ship, Polyphemus attempts to sink their vessel by throwing large boulders at it. Odysseus, uncharacteristic of the valiant and honorable behavior he is generally known for, starts to taunt the now-blind giant.And they make their getaway, they leave a greatly insulted cyclops behind. Polyphemus calls on his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus for his behavior, and as a punishment, Odysseus' voyage home ends up taking a total of ten years, so that he is virtually gone from home for twenty years.In this story, we are able to see beneath the exterior of the brave hero to the child that exists beneath the surface: the poor sport who is unable to resist teasing the loser. We see a god, Poseidon, who acts more like a doting human father than a god in that he wants his son's tormentor to be punished without holding his own son accountable forhis behavior: eating several of Odysseus' men without provocation. Finally, Polyphemus, though the son of a god, is nothing more than a brute and spoiled child. He has obviously not inherited any god-like tendencies, but acts like a child having a tantrum when he is thwarted and punished for his horrible behavior.This tale holds the characters of the story up to the light so that the reader may more clearly see who they are within, rather those how they appear on the outside.
How does his planning help him defeat his opponents?
The question is not clear on who he is. However, planning would help anyone defeat an opponent because it is always wise to have an offensive and defensive line of attack. If you do not plan for what your opponent may do, you become hectic and unorganized which causes you to lose.
How do you achieve a spike in volleyball?
You jump high enough to clear the net and hit the ball in a downward tragectory towards the floor on the opponent's side of the net.
Who would win in an armwrestle?
It depends on who the opponent is. President Obama is very fit and plays a lot of basketball, but it is not clear how good his skill at arm-wrestling is.
Does Odysseus make peace with Poseidon?
Yes, Odysseus eventually makes peace with Poseidon after enduring his wrath and challenges on his journey back home. In the end, Odysseus proves his strength, cunning, and perseverance, leading Poseidon to finally relent and allow him to return safely to Ithaca.
Why did Odysseus Elytis win The Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979?
The Nobel Prize in Literature 1979 was awarded to Odysseus Elytis for his poetry, which, against the background of Greek tradition, depicts with sensuous strength and intellectual clear-sightedness modern mans struggle for freedom and creativeness.
