The Cyclops Polyphemus starts a conversation with Odysseus and his men, asking who they are, where they are from, and what they are doing in his cave.
At first, Polyphemus sees Odysseus and his men as harmless delicacies. However, after he is blinded, he is enraged at Odysseus and his men, enough to curse them in the name of his father.
The cyclops sees Odysseus' men as a short-term resource which is to be consumed. The cyclops takes good care of his sheep, milking them daily, and letting them go out to pasture to graze.
He first sees his fellow crew mate, Elpnor who died earlier on Circe's island. Next he sees his mother, Anticlea.
The cyclops treats Odysseus' men with hostility by eating them, while he shows care and affection for his animals by providing for their needs. He prioritizes his animals over the men by saving them for last to eat.
Circe was opening the door of her estate for Odysseus.
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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 is often respected as a cunning and resourceful leader by his crew, but his arrogance and impulsiveness can create tension and mistrust among them. They rely on his intelligence and ability to navigate challenges, but they also fear his recklessness and the consequences it may bring upon them. Overall, Odysseus' crew likely sees him as a complex and multidimensional character, both admirable and flawed.
The first soul Odysseus encounters in the Underworld is that of Elpenor, one of his crew members who died accidentally by falling from Circe's roof. Elpenor asks Odysseus to return to Circe's island to give him a proper burial, as he had not received one before his soul departed. He expresses regret over his untimely death and seeks closure for his spirit.
The first person Odysseus sees upon his return to Ithaca is his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus. After being away for twenty years, Odysseus is initially disguised as a beggar and meets Eumaeus in his hut, where the swineherd shows him kindness and hospitality. This encounter marks the beginning of Odysseus's journey to reclaim his home and family.
to talk to tiresias the blind prophet he tells Odysseus the the prophecy that he sees destruction for ship and crew, only Odysseus will survive, he will come home on a strange sail, and there will be trouble. the trouble is that men will be eating his livestock while trying to get together with his wife
When Nausicaa first sees Odysseus, he is in a disheveled and desperate state. He has just washed ashore after enduring a long and arduous journey, and he is naked, dirty, and exhausted. His appearance is pitiful, which contrasts sharply with Nausicaa’s youthful beauty and grace. Despite his condition, Odysseus retains a noble demeanor, appealing to Nausicaa for help.