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How does the escape confirm Odysseus' reputation for cleverness and guilr?
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In "The Odyssey," Odysseus demonstrates his cleverness by figuring out a way to escape the Cyclops that wants to eat them. He first stabs the monster in its one eye, then he and his crew wrap themselves in sheepskins. This allowed escape because the Cyclops thought they were just his livestock.
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Odysseus's escape from the Cyclops by using a clever plan to blind him showcases his resourcefulness and guile. By pretending to be "Nobody" when asked his name, he outwits the Cyclops and successfully leads his men to safety. This demonstrates Odysseus's reputation for cunning and strategic thinking.
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How is Odysseus shows his cleverness with the cyclops?
he tricks the cyclops into thinking his name is "nobhdy" to escape the island
Which positive and negative character traits does Odysseus demonstrate in his adventure with the Cyclops?
Odysseus shows his cleverness, cunning, and bright mind when he thinks of a plan for escape but when they are about to leave by ship his anger shines through and he ends up being cursed by Posiden and he almost gets his crew and himself killed.
Did Poseidon help Odysseus escape Calypso?
No! Poseidon tries to drown Odysseus during his escape from Calypso. Athena and Hermes assist Odysseus.
What survival qualities does Odysseus exhibit in his conflict with polyphemus?
The survival qualities Odysseus exhibits in his conflict with Polyphemus are increased cleverness and wisdom. He is able to outsmart the Cyclops by telling them a fake name so that they cannot help Polyphemus. He is also able to trick the monster into getting drunk so that he can blind him and escape his clutches.
Who builds the ship Odysseus will use to escape Calypso's island?
Odysseus does
How does Odysseus escape Calypso?
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Why did Odysseus blind Polyphemus?
Odysseus blinded Polyphemus so that him and his men could escape.
What does the Cyclops do that puts Odysseus and his men in danger?
I'd say the obvious thing is that Polyphemus trapped Odysseus and his men in his cave and threatened to eat them. Other than that Odysseus' cleverness protects them fromanything else Polyphemus tries to do. He was rash when he shouted out his real name to the cyclops though as Polyphemus' father is Poseidon and he calls upon him to avenge his blindness.
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.
What was telemus' prophecy for the cyclops?
What does Odysseus say after their escape
Odysseus and his men escape Polyphemus after?
poking out his eye.
How does Odysseus escape the cave?
. To escape, Odysseus ties himself and his men to the sheep of polyphemus and they escape with the herd. when the Cyclops touches around to find the men, the only thing he feels are sheep and so he does not become suspicious.
