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He drunk him and tricked him by saying his name was Nobdy. Odysseus poke his eye out and when people came in he was yelling " Nobdy did this to me". Odysseus and his sailors hid underneath the sheeps
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Why doesn't Odysseus kill the cyclops as he lay sleeping?
If Odysseus kills the cyclops, he will not be able to get out of the cave. Only the cyclops can move the rock that blocks the exit.
What valueable trait does Odysseus to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus used his intelligence and cunningness to outsmart the Cyclops, Polyphemus. By cleverly convincing Polyphemus that his name was "Nobody" and blinding him while he was drunk, Odysseus was able to escape from the Cyclops's cave.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the sleeping cyclops?
Odysseus doesn't kill the sleeping cyclops because he realizes that if he kills him, he won't be able to move the huge boulder blocking the cave's entrance. This means they would all be trapped inside with no chance of escape. Odysseus cleverly devises a plan to blind the cyclops instead and uses this opportunity to outwit him and escape.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
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.
How does Odysseus believe he can hurt the cyclops worst?
Odysseus believes that not being able to see would hurt the cyclops the worst. He does not want to kill the cyclops because then nobody would be able to roll away the huge stone blocking the cave entrance. He decides that they must blind the monster.
Why is Odysseus disguised when they blind the cyclops?
Odysseus hid underneath the sheep that were fleeing the cave, since the Cyclops blocked the exit and was feeling everything that was leaving the cave, Odysseus was able to hide under and flee without being discovered.
What foolish thing does Odysseus say to the Cyclops that demonstrates excessive pride?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is "Nobody." When he blinds the Cyclops, the Cyclops calls for help by saying "Nobody is hurting me," which leads the others to believe that no one is attacking him. Odysseus' pride in outsmarting the Cyclops causes him to reveal his true name, which ultimately leads to further danger for him and his men.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
