Wax. To stop up their ears so that they could not hear the song of the sirens.
Odysseus is forced to put his men in danger in many situations, but specifically does so when they have to pass by Scylla, the sea monster.
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Poseidon commanded them to be killed off on their voyage because of the curse he put on Odysseus.
Polyphemus, the cyclops, had trapped Odysseus and his men in his cave, and was going to eat them. He had already killed and consumed four of Odysseus' men when Odysseus managed to get him drunk and put out his eye with a hot pointed stick.
Character against character.
He has his crew put wax in their ears.
A conflict of wills emerges between Odysseus and his men when they try to convince him to stop taunting the cyclops. The men fear the consequences of angering the cyclops, showcasing a conflict of priorities and approaches to survival.
Man vs. Man conflict occurs when Odysseus' men try to prevent him from taunting the cyclops because they are arguing with him and trying to stop him from provoking the monster.
He ate Odysseus's men.
The Sirens try to lure Odysseus and his men by singing enchanting melodies that promise knowledge and pleasure. Their irresistible songs tempt sailors to steer their ships towards the treacherous rocks where the Sirens reside.
Forgetfulness and drunken revelry. The men were changed into animals after being spellbound.
A conflict of personality and leadership arises when Odysseus tries to prevent his men from taunting the cyclops. Odysseus values strategy and rational thinking, while his men are driven by fear and impulsiveness, leading to tension and disagreement within the group.