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Why does Odysseus hesitate to kill the cyclops when he first has the chance?
Odysseus hesitates to kill the cyclops because he knows that he needs the cyclops's strength to move the heavy boulder blocking the cave entrance. If he were to kill the cyclops without a plan to escape, he and his men would be trapped inside the cave with no way out.
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.
Why does Odysseus blind instead of kill the cyclops when he has a chance?
The cyclops (Polyphemus) has Odysseus and his men trapped in a cave. There is a large stone covering the entrance to the cave that is too big for Odysseus and his men to move. If he kills the cyclops, they will not be able to get out of the cave.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill cyclops when he is asleep?
Odysseus refrains from killing the Cyclops while he is asleep because the Cyclops is the only one who can move the large stone blocking the cave's entrance. If Odysseus were to kill the Cyclops while he slept, he and his men would be trapped in the cave with no way to escape. By keeping the Cyclops alive, Odysseus increases their chances of making a successful escape.
Why doesnt odysseus kill cyclops?
The entrance to the cave of Polyphemus is blocked by a gigantic stone, that him and his entire crew couldn't move. If Polyphemus were to be killed, then his entire crew would be trapped in the cave.
Why does Odysseus hesitate to kill the cyclops when he first has the chance?
Odysseus hesitates to kill the cyclops because he knows that he needs the cyclops's strength to move the heavy boulder blocking the cave entrance. If he were to kill the cyclops without a plan to escape, he and his men would be trapped inside the cave with no way out.
What year did Odysseus kill the cyclops?
The Greek myths have no chronology. Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
Why didnt Odysseus kill cyclopes when he had the chance?
Only the Cyclops contains to strength required to move the massive boulder that's blocking the exit. If Odysseus killed the Cyclops, then Odysseus and the men in the cavern will starve to death.
When did Odysseus kill the cyclops?
Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus, but did not kill him.
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.
Does Odysseus kill the cyclops?
No he does not kill the cyclops (Polyphemus) he merely blinds him in his only eye
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the cyclops as he lay sleeping?
If Odysseus kills the cyclops, he will not be able to get out of the cave. Only the cyclops can move the rock that blocks the exit.
Why did Odysseus not kill cyclops when he was asleep?
because he was not that smart
Why does Odysseus blind instead of kill the cyclops when he has a chance?
The cyclops (Polyphemus) has Odysseus and his men trapped in a cave. There is a large stone covering the entrance to the cave that is too big for Odysseus and his men to move. If he kills the cyclops, they will not be able to get out of the cave.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill cyclops when he is asleep?
Odysseus refrains from killing the Cyclops while he is asleep because the Cyclops is the only one who can move the large stone blocking the cave's entrance. If Odysseus were to kill the Cyclops while he slept, he and his men would be trapped in the cave with no way to escape. By keeping the Cyclops alive, Odysseus increases their chances of making a successful escape.
Why doesnt odysseus kill cyclops?
The entrance to the cave of Polyphemus is blocked by a gigantic stone, that him and his entire crew couldn't move. If Polyphemus were to be killed, then his entire crew would be trapped in the cave.
