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Q: Why does odyssues say his name is nohbody?
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How does Odysseus show cleverness in The Odyssey?

in the odyssey, odysseus show cleverness in many ways. He show cleverness when on the island with the cyclopes. With the cyclopes killing his men odyssues must fin a way to keep most of his men alive. So he gets the cyclopes drunk with wine and telling him he is nohbody. then when the cyclopes falls asleep odysseus staps the cyclopes in the eye. When he escapes the cyclpose he makes him look stupid making the cyclopes scream "nohbody did this Nohbody did this!"


How does Odysseus show cunning in the crisis with the cyclops?

Odyesseus tells the cyclopes that his name is nohbody, and the cyclopes yells "nohbody has blinded me!" That made the other cyclopes' think that all was well. :)


Who did odyssues marry?

odyssues married Penelope


What is ironic about the us of the name Nohbody by Odysseus?

The name Nohbody is ironic because when Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is Nohbody, Polyphemus's fellow Cyclopes would not know who to blame when he calls for help. This allows Odysseus to escape Polyphemus's cave, despite calling out for help and revealing his true identity to the Cyclopes.


Who is Odysseus' dad?

Odysseus' dad was Laertes


Where is odyssues home?

Ithaca


What is Odysseus' symbol?

There is not really any symbol for the god Odyssues but many people say a stick with a vine wrapped around it.


How does Odysseus shows that he is clever with language?

Odysseus demonstrates his cleverness with language through his use of wit, rhetoric, and manipulation. For instance, he employs disguises and aliases to deceive others. He also employs strategic storytelling to evoke sympathy or gain an advantage in various situations. In addition, Odysseus often speaks in a way that is veiled and indirect, allowing him to remain evasive and elusive when dealing with threats or adversaries.


What is odyssues the god of?

Nothing, he is the king of Ithaca.


Dramatic irony occurs when the cyclops yells nohbody has blinded me?

This is an example of dramatic irony because the cyclops is blind and doesn't realize that "Nohbody" is actually Odysseus. The audience knows the truth while the character remains ignorant.


Who is Nohbody in The Odyssey?

In The Odyssey, Nohbody is a clever pseudonym used by Odysseus when he blinds the Cyclops Polyphemus. By telling Polyphemus that "Nohbody" has harmed him, Odysseus outwits the Cyclops, who is then unable to accurately identify his attacker when seeking revenge. This deception allows Odysseus to escape from Polyphemus' cave.


What does the cyclops do when he realizes he has been tricked?

He tries to find Odysseus, aka "Nohbody", and get ahold of him and kill him.