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Was Polyphemus Odysseus' first mate?
No. Polyphemus and Odysseus become mortal enemies.
What does Polyphemus do first to Odysseus' men?
When Polyphemus first spies Odysseus and his men in the cave, he starts a conversation with them, asking who they are, what they are doing there, and where they have come from.
In the book the odyssey who cursed Odysseus first?
Polyphemus, the Cyclops.
What name does Odysseus first give to polyphemus?
Odysseus first tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody." This clever ruse allows him to deceive the Cyclops; when he later blinds Polyphemus, the giant calls for help, claiming that "Nobody" is attacking him, leading other Cyclopes to think he is not in danger. This tactic showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness.
What is an example of Odysseus being patient?
An example of Odysseus demonstrating patience occurs during his encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus. Instead of attacking the giant immediately, Odysseus devises a clever plan to escape by first gaining Polyphemus's trust and then blinding him while he is asleep. This strategic patience allows Odysseus and his men to escape safely from the cave, showcasing his ability to wait for the right moment to act rather than rushing into a desperate situation.
The interaction between Odysseus and the Cyclops is?
When the cyclops Polyphemus first finds Odysseus and his men he pretends to welcome them. Polyphemus then traps them in his cave and eats two of the men. Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name is 'Nobody' and he then tricks the giant into drinking wine. Polyphemus drinks until he falls asleep and Odysseus and his men drive a stake through his eye. They then strap themselves to the bottom of livestock to escape the cave.
When the cyclops first sees Odysseus and the crew what does he do?
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.
Why does Odysseus not kill polyphemus when he first gets the opportunity to do so?
Odysseus decides not to kill Polyphemus immediately because he knows that only Polyphemus can remove the boulder blocking the cave's entrance, needed for their escape. If he killed Polyphemus while he was asleep, they would be trapped inside the cave. Odysseus chooses to bide his time and come up with a plan to outsmart Polyphemus instead.
Why doesnt Odysseus stab polyphemus the first night while the cyclops sleeps?
Odysseus doesn't stab Polyphemus the first night because he realizes that if he kills Polyphemus while he sleeps, they wouldn't be able to move the huge boulder blocking the cave's entrance. Only Polyphemus is strong enough to move it, and without him, the men would be trapped inside the cave. He needs Polyphemus alive in order to escape.
What are three examples of foreshadowing that hint that Odysseus will have problems with the cyclops?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," foreshadowing hints at Odysseus' impending troubles with the Cyclops, Polyphemus. First, Odysseus' hubris is evident when he reveals his name to the Cyclops, inviting wrath rather than caution. Second, the ominous mention of the Cyclopes' savage lifestyle and their disregard for the gods suggests that Odysseus will face a formidable and unpredictable foe. Lastly, the earlier encounter with the Laestrygonians, who are also giants and cannibals, sets a tone of danger that prepares the reader for the challenges Odysseus will face with Polyphemus.
What does Polyphemus ask for in his prayer?
Polyphemus cries out to his father, the god Poseidon. He requests revenge on Odysseus and his men, asking that they not return home to Ithaca.
Short Odysseus and the cyclops story?
Odysseus and his crew went into the cyclop's cave. They drank his wine and ate his food. Then, they finally discovered that the cyclops (or Polyphemus) lived here. The cyclops was first angry, but Odysseus offered him some wine to lull him to sleep. Soon after, Polyphemus asked Odysseus what his name was and Odysseus replied that his name was "Nobody". After the cyclops had fallen asleep, Odysseus and his crew sharpened a large stick and jammed it into Polyphemus' eye. He started bumbling around blind and yelled out to his fellow cyclopes that Nobody had attacked him. The crew tied themselves to the belly of the sheep that were in the cave and made a narrow escape through Polyphemus' legs. Then, Polyphemus called to his father, Poseiden.
