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What does Odysseus keep from his men?
his identity
What does Odysseus keep secret from his men?
his identity
How does Odysseus show bravery?
In the epic of the cyclops Odysseus stands up for his men.
What does this show about Odysseus when him and his men escaped the cyclops cave?
Which trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he ties his men to the rams?
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
What does Odysseus keep from his men?
his identity
What does Odysseus keep secret from his men?
his identity
How does Odysseus show bravery?
In the epic of the cyclops Odysseus stands up for his men.
What does this show about Odysseus when him and his men escaped the cyclops cave?
Which trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he ties his men to the rams?
The Odyssey Does the cyclops prove his viciousness?
Yes, he killed and ate two of Odysseus' men.
Where in the cyclops does it show that Odysseus is a leader of men?
When he makes a plan to get all of the men out under the sheep.
How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus and men caused their own problems?
The excerpt shows that Odysseus and his men were warned not to harm the cattle of Helios, but they chose to disregard the warning and slaughtered the cattle, leading to their own downfall. This decision to act against the gods' command ultimately caused their ship to be destroyed in a violent storm, showing that their actions directly led to their problems.
Why does Polyphemus show courtesy to Odysseus and his men?
Polyphemus attempts to trick Odysseus and his men into revealing where their ship is, among other information. There is no need for him to be overtly antagonistic until he wants to eat the men.
What admirable qualities does Odysseus show by dividing the sheep among his men?
companionship
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
Describe an instance of Odysseus acting against the advice his men?
Odysseus' decision to stay at Polyphemus' cave proves disastrous. When the Cyclops returns, he kills several of Odysseus' men and eats them. Odysseus manages to escape, but his blinding of Polyphemus, who was a son of Poseidon, has terrible consequences. When Odysseus finally reveals his true identity to Polyphemus, the monster prays to his father for vengeance. This prayer brings about Poseidon's persecution of Odysseus and in Odysseus' return from Troy being significantly delayed.
Why does Antinous insult Odysseus?
Antinous insults Odysseus for numerous reasons:One-up manshipTo show his position among men, compared to a lowly beggar.Because Antinous is impatient and does not tolerate Odysseus, his begging, his speeches, or his insults.To attempt to get rid of Odysseus, as he feels a beggar should not be in the company of such men.(When Odysseus asks for the bow) Antinous believes Odysseus is drunk.
