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The Cyclops, Polyphemus, invites Odysseus back to the island out of a sense of obligation to Greek hospitality, which dictates that guests should be offered food and shelter. Additionally, he recognizes that Odysseus is fated to blind him, and this acknowledgment might compel him to confront his fate rather than flee from it. Ultimately, Polyphemus's actions reflect a complex interplay of fear, respect for tradition, and an acceptance of destiny.
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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.
What does the cyclops do when he realizes when he has been tricked?
He tries to find Odysseus, aka "Nohbody", and get ahold of him and kill him.
Why does Odysseus decide not to stab the cyclops with his sword?
Odysseus refrains from stabbing the cyclops with his sword because he realizes that by blinding the cyclops instead, he ensures his escape since the monster is the only one who can move the boulder blocking the cave's entrance. Blinding the cyclops allows Odysseus and his men to hide under the sheep and trick the cyclops when he checks for intruders.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the sleeping cyclops?
Odysseus doesn't kill the sleeping cyclops because he realizes that if he kills him, he won't be able to move the huge boulder blocking the cave's entrance. This means they would all be trapped inside with no chance of escape. Odysseus cleverly devises a plan to blind the cyclops instead and uses this opportunity to outwit him and escape.
Who is polyphemos father in the Odyssey?
Polyphemus is the Cyclops that Odysseus blinds in Homer's "The Odyssey". He is the son of Poseidon, who makes Odysseus his sworn enemy after Polyphemus realizes that's who blinded him.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
Why do Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops after blinding him?
Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops because they are trapped in the cave with only one way out, which is blocked by a massive rock that only the cyclops can move. If they kill him, they would remain stuck in the cave with no way to escape. Additionally, they fear retribution from the other cyclopes if they were to harm Polyphemus.
How do Oydsseus and his companions expect to be treated by the cyclops?
Odysseus and his men expect to be treated as a guest by the cyclops, although they originally thought the island the Cyclops lived on was inhabited by humans, until they found out differently.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
