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Odysseus decides not to listen to his men at times because he is a strong and independent leader who trusts his own judgment and instincts. He often has a grander vision or plan that his men may not understand, and he feels it is necessary to make decisions that align with his ultimate goal of returning home to Ithaca.
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What main problem did Odysseus have with his men?
The problem with Odysseus's men is that they admire him, but they don't listen to him.
When and why did odysseus' men decide to kill the cattle?
Eurylochus, one of Odysseus' men, justified eating the cattle, and the other men joined him. They decided to do so after being on the verge of starvation.
How was Odysseus able to listen safely to the siren's song?
He has his men bind him to the ship's mast.
What mistakes did Odysseus and his men make on Ismarus?
Odysseus and his men sack and city and divide the spoils. Afterwards, Odysseus encourages the men to leave, however, they decide to stay and eat. When they did, the Cicones returned the next morning in great number and Odysseus lost many men. He then left and continued on his journey to Ithaca.
While on Ismarus in what ways do Odysseus' men disobey orders?
His men were busy looting, and they did not listen to his prudent order to return to the ships and leave.
In the odyssey how did Odysseus decide who would help him blind the Cyclops?
Odysseus tells the men to cast lots to decide which 4 of them would help him drive the giant burning green olive stake into Polyphemus' eye.
Why does Odysseus decide to leave circe's island?
his men convince him to leave after the guy falls off of the roof
How do even more men die after bag incident book 9 Odysseus?
They die because they did not listen to Odysseus when he told them to not eat the sun god's cattle. They however did not listen to him and some of the cows, so the sun god punished them and killed them.
Why did Odysseus refuse to listen to his mens request to leave?
In the second book the men wanted to steal food from the cyclops and leave but odysseus wanted to see the cyclops. (bad choice)
How does Odysseus men treat him?
They treat him like a god they do what ever he asks them to do and always listen to him because he is their leader and he is more intelligent
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
Why did odysseus' men decide to approach circe?
So that Circe could tell them the warnings of the sea, thus dodging the Sirens.
