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Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his misfortune is a punishment from the gods for being a bad host, and not treating travelers properly. Odysseus says that he is Odysseus, not "Nobody" and he has successfully tricked and blinded Polyphemus (the cyclops).
Polyphemus shouts out to his father Poseidon to punish Odysseus. Thus Odysseus' long journey.
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Odysseus taunts the Cyclops by revealing his real name, claiming that he will tell others about the Cyclops's hostile actions and cruelty, and suggesting that the Cyclops is weaker than expected because of his defeat.
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∙ 13y agoPoseidon does not talk to Odysseus directly.
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∙ 13y agoPoseidon is punishing Odysseus because he blinded his son, Polyphemus (the Cyclops).
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∙ 13y agoThe Cyclops was never killed and Odysseus did not talk to him, but prayed to and worshiped Zeus.
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∙ 11y agowrecks the raft
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Why does Odysseus continue to taunt the cyclops as he pulls away from the shore What traits does he demonstrate through his behavior and what are the consequences?
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Why does Odysseus care that Polyphemus knows who outwitted him?
Odysseus is embittered that Polyphemus has killed several of his men and wishes to taunt the cyclops. It is a matter of pride, and makes him feel like he has power over the cyclops and the situation, after being deprived of both earlier.
Why does Odysseus make sure that polyphemus knows who outwitted him?
Odysseus is embittered that Polyphemus has killed several of his men and wishes to taunt the cyclops. It is a matter of pride, and makes him feel like he has power over the cyclops and the situation, after being deprived of both earlier.
What do you think of Odysseus's decision to taunt the Cyclops from his ship?
I thought this was a stupid decision. Odysseus knew what the cyclops could do to him. He also knew that he had really ticked off the cyclops. By taunting him from his ship, he just made him more upset and almost killed his crew, as well as himself. Also by doing this, he got himself cursed by Posiden. I hope this helped!
What was telemus' prophecy for the cyclops?
What does Odysseus say after their escape
What did odysseus say when the cyclops asked him his name?
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What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
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.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
Why does Odysseus lie and say that his ship was smashed when the cyclops asks its location?
Odysseus did not trust the cyclops. Polyphemus might have attempted to smash the ship to ensure that there was no means of escape.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
When Odysseus men try prevent him from taunting the cyclops what type conflict occurs?
A internal conflict occurs as Odysseus struggles with his desire to reveal his identity and taunt the cyclops versus his men's pleas to remain silent in order to protect themselves from retaliation. It showcases the tension between Odysseus' pride and his crew's survival instincts.
