Odysseus is the only Survivor of his crew due to a combination of his cunning and the disastrous decisions made by his men. After they encounter the Cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus cleverly deceives him and escapes, but his crew's curiosity leads them to open the bag of winds given by Aeolus, resulting in their ship being blown off course. Later, they encounter the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis, where many of his men perish. Ultimately, his crew disregards Odysseus's warnings about the cattle of Helios, leading to their demise, while he alone survives to return home.
Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.
The Laestrygonians are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus and his crew in Homer's "Odyssey." When Odysseus and his men arrive at their island, the Laestrygonians attack, destroying most of the ships and devouring many of the crew members. Their primary intention is to kill and eat the intruders, showcasing their savage nature and hostility towards outsiders. Only Odysseus and a few men manage to escape this horrific encounter.
Eurylochus convinces the rest of the crew that slaughtering the cattle of Helios is preferable to continuing to starve. He argues that the gods will forgive them if they sacrifice some of the cattle to them. Zeus destroys their ship and leaves the men to drown; only Odysseus survives.
Siren try to lure not only Odysseus and his crew but every ship near them with their beautiful songs. Odysseus knows that they are getting close to them that's why he ordered his crew to seal their ears with wax. He wanted to hear the song so he ordered them to tie him on the deck and not untie him even if he screams or orders them.
He wished to his father Poseidon that Odysseus would not reach his home alive. If Odysseus must arrive home alive, he would do so only after suffering many evils, losing his entire crew, and arriving in another man's ship, only to find trouble in his house.
Odysseus
Odysseus stuffed his crew's ears with beeswax, and ordered them to lash him to the mast with double rope. That way the crew and ship with Odysseus could safely pass the Sirens and, only he could hear their song but not join them.
Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.
In "Moby Dick," Ishmael is the lone survivor of the Pequod's wrecked crew. He survives by clinging to Queequeg's coffin while the ship sinks. Ishmael is then rescued by the Rachel, another whaling ship, and is the only crew member to survive the ordeal.
Odysseus's crew faced various challenges and dangers during their journey in The Odyssey, including encounters with monsters, temptations, and natural disasters. Many of his crew members were killed by these threats, leaving only Odysseus alive by the end of the epic.
The Laestrygonians are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus and his crew in Homer's "Odyssey." When Odysseus and his men arrive at their island, the Laestrygonians attack, destroying most of the ships and devouring many of the crew members. Their primary intention is to kill and eat the intruders, showcasing their savage nature and hostility towards outsiders. Only Odysseus and a few men manage to escape this horrific encounter.
Starbuck, the first mate, Stubb, the second, and Flask, along with the rest of the crew prepared the Pequod for its voyage.
Odysseus is the only survivor because he is clever, resourceful, and determined. What saves him on his journey back home is his intelligence, strategic thinking, and the help of the gods, especially Athena, who guides and protects him along the way.
Ishmael is the only survivor in "Moby Dick". He survives by clinging to a floating coffin after the sinking of the Pequod, eventually being rescued by the Rachel.
Eurylochus convinces the rest of the crew that slaughtering the cattle of Helios is preferable to continuing to starve. He argues that the gods will forgive them if they sacrifice some of the cattle to them. Zeus destroys their ship and leaves the men to drown; only Odysseus survives.
Siren try to lure not only Odysseus and his crew but every ship near them with their beautiful songs. Odysseus knows that they are getting close to them that's why he ordered his crew to seal their ears with wax. He wanted to hear the song so he ordered them to tie him on the deck and not untie him even if he screams or orders them.
As a result of the incident on Helios' island, Odysseus' crew kills and eats the sacred cattle of Helios. In retaliation, Helios asks Zeus to punish them, leading to a deadly storm that destroys Odysseus' ship and drowns his crew, leaving only Odysseus alive to continue his journey home.