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Was Odysseus' journey to the land of the cyclops a good choice?
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∙ 13y ago
In retrospect it was not. But Odysseus could not know this in advance, could he?
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Why does Odysseus wait for the cyclops to return home?
Odysseus waits for the cyclops to return in hope that the cyclops will be a good host and give him a present. It is really Odysseus' curiousity that compels him to stay.
How does Odysseus try to get on Cyclops good side?
He gives him wine
Why is Odysseus willing to risk visiting the Cyclops?
Odysseus didn't know that a Cyclops lived there, but he assumed that the normal rules of being a good host to visitors applied. They didn't.
How does the cyclops' treatment of Odysseus' men differ from his treatment of his animals?
The cyclops sees Odysseus' men as a short-term resource which is to be consumed. The cyclops takes good care of his sheep, milking them daily, and letting them go out to pasture to graze.
How does cyclops treatment of his Odysseus men differ from his treatment of his animals?
The cyclops sees Odysseus' men as a short-term resource which is to be consumed. The cyclops takes good care of his sheep, milking them daily, and letting them go out to pasture to graze.
How does homer identify Odysseus as the protagonist of the story?
Odysseus is the main focus of the stort
What is the gift that the Cyclops will give Odysseus?
Not a good one - blinded by Odysseus, Polyphemus asked his father, the god of the sea Poseidon, for vengeance. Poseidon fixed things so that he spent 10 hazardous years wandering the sea before he got back to his kingdom of Ithaca.Another take:The present or 'gift' that the Cyclops promises Odysseus is to eat Odysseus's crew first, and save Odysseus for last.Answer 3:A ram that he later uses for sacrifice in the underworld.
What ancient Greek rule for living does Odysseus expect that the Cyclops will follow when Odysseus and his men meet the Cyclops in his home?
Xenia was the name of the rule of hospitality that the Ancient Greeks believed in. Not following Xenia meant that you were not being a good citizen.
How does Odysseus show leadership?
Odysseus demonstrates leadership through his strategic thinking, decision-making abilities, and ability to inspire and motivate his men during their journey home. He shows resilience in the face of challenges and maintains a strong sense of responsibility towards his crew, making difficult choices for the greater good of the group.
Which type of character is Odysseus?
Odysseus is a round character because he contains both good and bad qualities that contradict one another. He is dynamic because towards the start of the epic, when he interacts with the Cyclops, Odysseus pride cannot be contained. Towards the end, when he is battling with the suitors, he is more patient to reveal himself.
What god is trying to prevent Odysseus from getting home?
Poseidon, the god of the seas, is trying to prevent Odysseus from getting home because Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus, who is Poseidon's son. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for this act of cunning.
What does the Cyclops ask his Father Poseidon to do for him?
In the Odyssey by Homer Polyphemus, the cyclops asked Poseidon to make sure Odysseus never got home, and that he should lose all his men, so he would wander trying to find his way home alone.Hope that's good enough!kill odesyeus for revengeHe asks to take the barrel to the ship without getting caught by Odysseus
