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A large boulder blocked the door of the cyclops Polyphemus' cave. The boulder was too large to be moved by 22 strong 4-wheeled wagons.
Later, Polyphemus removes the borders, but blocks the entrance with his cyclops hands.
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Why did Odysseus not kill the cyclops in his sleep?
so they could excape the cave. because only the cyclops could open the door.
What did the cyclops say when he enters the cave?
In the Odyssey: The cyclops says nothing, but flings a huge load of firewood onto the floor. He drives most of the sheep into the cave and closes the door.
Why didn't Odysseus' men just stab the Cyclops in the heart?
Because if they did it would kill him and they wouldn't be able to get out of the cyclops's cave because of an enormous stone blocking the way of the entrance.
How heavy is the door of the cyclops cave?
In the Odyssey: The door to Polyphemus' cave weighed more than 22 strong 4-wheeled wagons could move. It is a massive boulder.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
Why did Odysseus not kill the cyclops in his sleep?
so they could excape the cave. because only the cyclops could open the door.
Why does odysseus blind the cyclops rather than kill him?
Blinding the Cyclops instead of killing him was a strategic move by Odysseus to escape the cave, as he needed the Cyclops to move the boulder blocking the entrance. Killing the Cyclops would have left them trapped inside the cave. Additionally, blinding the Cyclops allowed Odysseus to exact revenge for his men without facing immediate retaliation.
What did the cyclops say when he enters the cave?
In the Odyssey: The cyclops says nothing, but flings a huge load of firewood onto the floor. He drives most of the sheep into the cave and closes the door.
Why didn't Odysseus' men just stab the Cyclops in the heart?
Because if they did it would kill him and they wouldn't be able to get out of the cyclops's cave because of an enormous stone blocking the way of the entrance.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the cyclops when he had the chance?
Odysseus does not kill the cyclops when he had the chance because he needed the cyclops to move the large stone blocking the exit of the cave. If he had killed the cyclops, he and his men would have been trapped inside the cave with no way out. Odysseus also wanted to learn the cyclops' name and establish a sense of hospitality before revealing his true identity.
How heavy is the door of the cyclops cave?
In the Odyssey: The door to Polyphemus' cave weighed more than 22 strong 4-wheeled wagons could move. It is a massive boulder.
Why doesn t Odysseus kill polyphemus?
Odysseus doesn't kill Polyphemus (the Cyclops) because he would not be able to move the large boulder blocking the exit from the cave if he killed him. He knows that by keeping Polyphemus alive, he can use his strength to move the boulder when the time is right for escape.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
What is the setting of the Cave of the Cyclops'?
A cave.
Why doesn't Odysseus escape when the Cyclops leaves?
There is a large boulder blocking the way. Polyphemus moves the boulder in front of the entrance to trap the men inside the cave.
How is cyclops a formidable opponent for Odysseus?
The cyclops is huge and can dash the brains of two men with ease. Further, he blocks the door of his cave to prevent anyone from getting in or out without his permission.
Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?
Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.
