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Why does Odysseus continue to taunt the cyclops as he pulls away from the shore What traits does he demonstrate through his behavior and what are the consequences?
Odysseus taunts the cyclops to boast about his cleverness and bravery, showcasing his pride and overconfidence. This ultimately leads to the cyclops calling upon his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus, resulting in a series of challenges and delays on his journey back home. Odysseus's hubris in taunting the cyclops leads to significant consequences as it prolongs his journey and puts his crew at risk.
When Odysseus’s men try to prevent him from taunting the Cyclops, what type of conflict occurs?
Character against character.
What unheroic behavior does Odysseus display as he leaves the land of the cyclops?
As Odysseus and his crew are leaving the land of the Cyclops, he displays unheroic behavior by taunting Polyphemus and revealing his true name, putting his crew at risk. This act of arrogance and pride shows a lack of foresight and strategic thinking, as it ultimately leads to Polyphemus calling upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus and ensure his journey home is difficult.
Whom did Odysseus spare death?
Odysseus spares the cyclops Polyphemus' life, rather than risk further casualties. He also spares Circe's life in exchange for her promising to do no harm to him and go to bed with him. When he gets back to Ithaca, he spares Phemius the minstrel, and Medon the herald.
What positive and negative characters traits does Odysseus demonstrate in his adventure with the Cyclops?
Positive traits:Odysseus demonstrates traits of the epic hero, saving the remaining warriors from the Cyclops. He shows bravery and intelligence, close favor with the gods, and an adventurous spirit.Negative Traits:He is boastful and gloats too much. He mocks Polyphemus and causes Poseidon to become an enemy. This is what creates his major downfall.
How did Odysseus show the weakness of pride in The Odyssey?
In the Odyssey, while leaving Polyphemos' cave in Bk 9, Odysseus taunts the blinded Polyphemos until the Cyclops responds by heaving massive boulders. This action of Odysseus' nearly cost him the life of himself and the crew. Once again. this is another unnecessary risk that Odysseus takes, not to mention the fact that he drew the revenge of Poseidon for his son on himself. The extra time that it takes Odysseus on his homeward-bound journey from Troy is a direct result of this prideful act.
What should employees be willing to accept when defending their ideas objectively?
That if they are willing to take the risk that they be willing to show it. Most of the time they want someone else to take the risk so they can take the praise. How many will risk that?
What does the term acceptable risk?
An acceptable risk is a risk that you are willing to take. If you cross the street, you might be hit by a car, but most people are willing to cross the street anyway. The risk is acceptable.
What does the term acceptable risk mean?
An acceptable risk is a risk that you are willing to take. If you cross the street, you might be hit by a car, but most people are willing to cross the street anyway. The risk is acceptable.
Why are entrepreneurs willing to take risk?
Money.
What is Romeo willing to risk in order to?
Romeo is willing to risk his life for Juliet.
What is the characteristics of entrepreneurship?
It must be a person that us willing to take risk
