because he wants to get the Cyclops out of his way
When he slaughters the Cyclops because he wants to get the Cyclops out of his way. Book 9 Page 90
Odysseus' actions may seem justified in the context of the challenges he faced and the need for survival during his journey. However, some of his actions, such as blinding the Cyclops, can be seen as ruthless and vengeful. Ultimately, whether his actions are justified is open to interpretation based on moral and ethical perspectives.
Odysseus was justified in killing the suitors because they were disrespectful guests in his home, consumed his resources, harassed his wife, and plotted against his son. In the context of ancient Greek customs and honor, Odysseus sought to restore order and reclaim his rightful place as the head of his household.
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.
yes they deserve it after what odysseus has gone through
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.
Polyphemos is not a villan to him, but once he started eating Odysseus' men, he became a villan. Not so much a villan, but more of an enemy. His actions are not justified because Odysseus did not have a tender heart to forgive him or even strike a deal about eating his men. He just blinded/totured him which was wrong.
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
Some may argue that Odysseus' revenge is justified as a response to the suitors' disrespect and mistreatment of his household, including his wife Penelope. They view his actions as necessary to restore order and uphold his honor. However, others may argue that the extent of his revenge, which resulted in many deaths, raises ethical concerns and questions the proportionality of his actions.
The Odyssey is Homer's epic of Odysseus' 10-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War. While Odysseus battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus stave off suitors vying for Penelope's hand and Ithaca's throne long enough for Odysseus to return. The Odyssey ends as Odysseus wins a contest to prove his identity, slaughters the suitors, and retakes the throne of Ithaca.
After Odysseus and his crew land on Thrinacia, the island of the Sun God Helios, they are warned not to touch the sacred cattle. However, driven by hunger and temptation, the crew slaughters some of the cattle while Odysseus is away. As punishment, Helios demands retribution from Zeus, who sends a storm that destroys their ship and drowns the crew, leaving Odysseus as the sole survivor. This event further delays Odysseus's return home to Ithaca.
While Odysseus' revenge can be seen as justified by some due to the wrongs he suffered at the hands of the suitors, others might argue that the extent of the violence and bloodshed he unleashed goes beyond what is morally acceptable. The ethical justification of his revenge is subjective and depends on individual perspectives on justice and retribution.