Odysseus' men were "gripped by fear " because of the wolves and mountain lions.
gripped by fear or nervousness
Odysseus' men are compared to in the poem as "Terrible falcons from eyries" because of the anger and fear struck upon them as Athena's shield appeared in the hall.
Cyclops proves he has no fear of Odysseus by taunting him and boasting about his strength and power, even after Odysseus blinds him and narrowly escapes. Despite the danger Odysseus presents, Cyclops remains defiant and unafraid, showing his arrogance and lack of respect for the hero.
after the men ate it the will forget home (ithaca)
Odysseus encourages his men by reminding them of their victory against Polyphemus, the Cyclops, and telling them that they will be just as victorious this day as they were then. Odysseus gives them orders and tells them to trust in his leadership.
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A conflict of personality and leadership arises when Odysseus tries to prevent his men from taunting the cyclops. Odysseus values strategy and rational thinking, while his men are driven by fear and impulsiveness, leading to tension and disagreement within the group.
Odysseus did not want to agitate his men and he didn't want them to go belowdeck for fear that Scylla might destroy them all. So, he didn't warn them.
Character against character.
A conflict of wills emerges between Odysseus and his men when they try to convince him to stop taunting the cyclops. The men fear the consequences of angering the cyclops, showcasing a conflict of priorities and approaches to survival.
He ate Odysseus's men.
Frightened, terrified, scared, jittery, shakey, freaked.