Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica.
no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
Odysseus finds the Cyclopes' way of living to be uncivilized and barbaric. He is shocked by their isolation, lack of social structure, and the way they disregard the laws of hospitality and respect for guests.
Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica. no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops because they are trapped in the cave with only one way out, which is blocked by a massive rock that only the cyclops can move. If they kill him, they would remain stuck in the cave with no way to escape. Additionally, they fear retribution from the other cyclopes if they were to harm Polyphemus.
Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is "Nohbody" as a clever trick to deceive the Cyclops when he blinds him. The Cyclops then tells his fellow Cyclopes that "Nohbody" harmed him, so they do not suspect Odysseus and his men as the culprits. This deception helps Odysseus and his men escape from the Cyclops' cave.
Odysseus's pride often leads him to underestimate his enemies and take unnecessary risks, which prolongs his journey home from the Trojan War. His pride also contributes to his arrogance and tendency to make hasty decisions, resulting in conflicts with both gods and mortals along the way. Ultimately, his pride delays his return to Ithaca and causes suffering for himself and those close to him.
In Greek mythology, cyclopes are often depicted as uncivilized beings living as shepherds or craftsmen. They are known for their brute strength and primitive lifestyle, lacking the sophistication typically associated with civilized societies.
Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica. no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
Intoxication is a smart way to disable an opponent unsuspectingly.
why might Odysseus have committed on the cyclopes way of life before relating his adventure in their land
in the odyssey, odysseus show cleverness in many ways. He show cleverness when on the island with the cyclopes. With the cyclopes killing his men odyssues must fin a way to keep most of his men alive. So he gets the cyclopes drunk with wine and telling him he is nohbody. then when the cyclopes falls asleep odysseus staps the cyclopes in the eye. When he escapes the cyclpose he makes him look stupid making the cyclopes scream "nohbody did this Nohbody did this!"
because he wanted to troll him
in the poem "the odyssey," Odysseus himself trys to be clever and tells the cyclops his name is Nohbdy. so when they stabbed the cyclops' eye, the cyclops shouted nobody has done this to me! But, when Odysseus is on his way to leave the island, he gloats and says "it is i Odysseus!"
There are many different accounts of the Cyclopes, they first being immortal giants locked in the pit of Tartarus by Uranus and rescued by Zeus during the Titan war. The Cyclopes that Odysseus meets on his travels were a different breed altogether. Circe was a sorceress skilled in metamorphosis and necromancy. Each dangerous in their own way.
On odysseus' way home from the Trojan War, he makes a few stops. When he injures polyphemus on the island of the Cyclopes, Poseidon instantly hates him and makes it very tough for Odysseus to get home. Also, it didn't help that 1. They stopped on a cannibalistic island 2. Stop by Circe's to get turn into pigs 3. Eat Helios' cattle 4. Zeus killing all of Odysseus' crew except for him 5. Oh, and Calypso capturing Odysseus for 7 years didn't exactly help.
While Odysseus' revenge can be seen as justified by some due to the wrongs he suffered at the hands of the suitors, others might argue that the extent of the violence and bloodshed he unleashed goes beyond what is morally acceptable. The ethical justification of his revenge is subjective and depends on individual perspectives on justice and retribution.
In Greek mythology, cyclopes are often depicted as uncivilized beings living as shepherds or craftsmen. They are known for their brute strength and primitive lifestyle, lacking the sophistication typically associated with civilized societies.
So you think the whole book can be condensed into one answer???
What Odysseus did on his way home is the entirety of The Odyssey.