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Why did Odysseus give his men beeswax to put beeswax in their ears?
Odysseus gave his men beeswax so that they would not be able to hear the Sirens who would lure them to their death.
Where does Odysseus show resourcefulness in the Odyssey?
When he uses bees wax to cover the sailors ears so that they wouldn't be able to hear the sirens
What does Odysseus tie himself to?
a mast because he wants to hear the sirens, which are magical creatures that sing beautifully and convince many to drown themselves, so he ties himself to the mast so that he can't move, thus causing him to not be able to kill himself
What is Odysseus able to do that the suitors cannot do?
Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.
How is Odysseus able to enter into his palace unnoticed by the suitors?
Odysseus is disguised as a beggar, and thus no one recognizes him.
How is Odysseus able to listen safely to the Sirens?
Odysseus listens to the Sirens' song safely by having his crew tie him to the mast of the ship so he cannot jump overboard, and by having his crew plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the song and be tempted. This way, Odysseus can hear the Sirens' song without being lured to his death by its enchanting sound.
How is Odysseus able to listen to the sirens safely?
Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax, so they couldn't hear the sirens' enchanting song. Meanwhile, Odysseus wanted to hear the song while remaining safe, so he had his men tie him to the ship's mast to prevent himself from being lured by the sirens' voices. This way, he could experience the allure of the sirens without endangering himself or his crew.
What danger do the sirens pose in the odyssey?
The Sirens pose is they could trick Odysseus into going to their island and getting killed. The sirens could kill Odysseus's men and then Odysseus would end up going home with none of his men left.
Why does Odysseus listen to the sirens?
Odysseus listens to the sirens because he wants to hear their captivating song that promises knowledge and wisdom. However, in order to resist their spellbinding melody, he orders his crew to tie him to the ship's mast and to plug their ears with beeswax. This way, he can safely experience the sirens' song without succumbing to its dangerous allure.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the sirens yet remains unharmed by them?
Odysseus devises a plan to avoid being lured by the sirens' song by having his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear it. He, however, has his men tie him to the mast of the ship so that he can hear the song without being able to act on it, ensuring his safety.
Why did Odysseus give his men beeswax to put beeswax in their ears?
Odysseus gave his men beeswax so that they would not be able to hear the Sirens who would lure them to their death.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the of the Sirens yet remain unharmed by them?
Odysseus has his crew stop up their ears with beeswax to block the Sirens' song, while he asks to be tied to the mast so he can hear their enchanting song without being able to steer the ship towards danger. This plan allows Odysseus to experience the Sirens' song without falling victim to their lure.
How is Odysseus able to hear the lovely voices of the sirens in safety?
Odysseus is able to hear the Sirens' enchanting voices in safety by following Circe's advice. He has his crew plug their ears with beeswax to block out the sound, while he himself is tied to the mast of the ship. This allows him to experience the Sirens' song without succumbing to their seductive call, as he is unable to free himself and order the crew to steer the ship toward them.
What directions and warning does Tiresias give Odyseus in the Odyssey?
a plant
Why doesn't Odysseus not stop up his ears for the sirens and what does he hear?
Because no one had heard the sirens sing before and lived to talk about it. Think of what it would have meant to him to know he was the first and only person to be able to hear them sing and live to talk about it.
Where does Odysseus show resourcefulness in the Odyssey?
When he uses bees wax to cover the sailors ears so that they wouldn't be able to hear the sirens
How does Odysseus survive sirens?
Odysseus survived the sirens by having his crew block their ears with beeswax so they couldn't hear the sirens' song. Odysseus himself wanted to hear the sirens' song, so he had his men tie him to the mast of the ship so he wouldn't be able to steer the ship towards danger. This allowed him to experience the sirens' enchanting song without succumbing to its deadly allure.
