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His men were busy looting, and they did not listen to his prudent order to return to the ships and leave.
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While on the island of ismarus in what ways doe Odysseus' men disobey orders?
his men were like looting and were not listening to him saying dudes lets go to ships and go.
How does the men treat Helios's cattle?
They disobey Odysseus and eat the cattle while Odysseus is taking a nap.
How do odesseus and his men differ in what they wish to do?
Odysseus wished to avoid the island of Helios altogether. Unfortunately his men were tired and hungry and didn't want to keep going on. So Odysseus finally consented to let them land on the island as long as they made and oath not touch the cattle that was on the island. They stayed on the island for many months and one day while Odysseus was off praying the men decided to disobey and slaughter some of the steer. Because of this they are killed and Odysseus barely escapes with his life.
Who was loyal to Odysseus while he was gone?
The wife of Odysseus - Penelope .
What was Odysseus' only goal while at sea?
Odysseus' goal was to get home.
What does Odysseus crew do while he is sleeping?
While Odysseus is lured into sleep by Cronus, the crew eat the cattle of Helios, even though Odysseus specifically said not too.
How does the stranger affect Penelope?
The stranger tests Penelope's loyalty and patience by trying to woo her in Odysseus's absence. Penelope uses the stranger's presence as a way to buy time and delay having to choose a suitor, while secretly hoping for Odysseus's return.
What crime does Odysseus men commit while Odysseus is praying?
While Odysseus is praying, his men commit the crime of consuming the cattle of the sun god, Helios, a direct violation of Odysseus's warning not to do so. This act leads to their downfall and punishment by the gods.
Compare and contrast Odysseus and Eurylochus?
Eurylochus is a coward he would have left the men as pigs when circe changed them while Odysseus wouldnt leave them. He also told the men to eat the cattle and sheep while odysseus told them not to. They are also both in a form of command on odysseus's ship. Odysseus is couragous and headstrong.
What mistake does Odysseus make?
Odysseus makes the mistake of blinding Polyphemus, the Cyclops, without considering the consequences. This act leads to Poseidon's vengeful wrath, which results in numerous obstacles and delays on Odysseus' voyage back home to Ithaca.
What does Odysseus learn has happened to his mother?
She has died while he was at war. Odysseus sees his mother Anticlea in the underworld.
How was Odysseus unfaithful?
Odysseus slept with both Circe and Calypso, while his wife Penelope waited faithfully.
