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Lines 29/31
because he follows all the guide lines to be one
Lines 29/31 signal Odysseus' flashback to the past, where he begins telling the story of his adventures.
she is crying because her son is grown and odysseus is not back from the war
Lines 29/31
Lines 29/31
In lines 841-843 of "The Odyssey," Odysseus faces the conflict of being reunited with his wife Penelope after 20 years. However, he must first prove his identity to her by passing a test involving their marriage bed, which was a secret only the two of them knew about.
In the description found in lines 56-67 of Book 9, Odysseus regards the Cyclopes as lawless and without knowledge of civility or law. He describes them as a secluded and rough race that does not sow crops or engage in any communal activities. Odysseus sees the Cyclopes as uncivilized and uncultured beings, which influences his caution in dealing with them.
In the ballad, "Sir Patrick Spens," it speaks of the new moon with the old moon in her arms that the sailors saw the night before they were to set sail. The language used is figurative for a crescent moon and this was a foreshadow that something bad might happen when they sailed. It was a type of superstition.
In these lines, Odysseus displays the heroic quality of courage as he stands up to the Cyclops, Polyphemus, despite being in a perilous situation. His willingness to confront the giant and devise a plan to escape shows his bravery and strategic thinking, which are traits often associated with heroes in Greek mythology.
The simile in lines 1031-1033 compares the scene to a farmer surveying his land after a long absence and feeling a sense of peace and contentment. This simile highlights the emotional connection between Odysseus and his son as they reunite after a long separation.