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Odysseus tells the cyclops Polythemus his true name, after blinding Polythemus.

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What mistake does Odysseus make as he leaves the cyclops' island?

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What is one mistake Odysseus makes through his quest?

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What mistake does Odysseus make in his plan to escape from Polyphemus?

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What mistake does Odysseus make as he sails away from Polyphemus?

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Why is it a mistake that Odysseus tells the cyclops his real name?

Odysseus' pride would not allow him to keep his real identity a secret from the Cyclops. However the Cyclops is the son of Poseidon who hates Odysseus as it is. By telling the Cyclops his real name, Odysseus ultimately reveals himself to Poseidon. The Cyclops tells Poseidon who hurt him and Poseidon plagues the rest of Odysseus' journey. Had his pride not gotten in the way, Odysseus would have been home years before.


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What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?

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What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?

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What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?

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Why does Odysseus make his two mistakes escaping from Polyphemus?

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