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In The Odyssey: The cyclops says nothing, but flings a huge load of firewood onto the floor. He drives most of the sheep into the cave and closes the door.
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Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?
Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.
Why did Odysseus enter the cyclops cave?
2 versions: Either, 1.) He did not think the Cyclops would try to eat him, and instead actually help him 2.) He did not know the cave belonged to a cyclops
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
How did Odysseus get into the cyclops cave?
Odysseus and his men walked into the cave during the day.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
What is the setting of the Cave of the Cyclops'?
A cave.
Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?
Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.
How does Odysseus describe cyclops cave?
Odysseus describes the Cyclops' cave as vast, with a high ceiling and filled with milk pails and cheese. He mentions that the cave is well-stocked with supplies, showing the Cyclops' wealth.
What is the blinding of cyclops compared to?
a cave.
What is the blinding of the cyclops compared?
a cave.
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.
Why did Odysseus enter the cyclops cave?
2 versions: Either, 1.) He did not think the Cyclops would try to eat him, and instead actually help him 2.) He did not know the cave belonged to a cyclops
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
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.
How did Odysseus get into the cyclops cave?
Odysseus and his men walked into the cave during the day.
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.
