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Q: Why doesnt Odysseus stab polymephus the first night why the cyclops was sleeping?
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How does the Cyclops treat the men in Odysseus?

he doesnt really treat them bad because no one told Odysseus to go on and see the cyclops.


How does Cyclops in the book Odysseus treat his men?

he doesnt really treat them bad because no one told Odysseus to go on and see the cyclops.


Why doesnt Odysseus sail on home?

Odysseus tries to go home but, he and his men were cursed by one of the cyclopses on his journey home (this happened because when the cyclops started eating Odysseus's men so, he had to blind him with a rock). This effected him by Poseidon-the cyclops's father- made him and his comrades the hardest possible way to get to their homeland Ithaca.


Why doesnt odysseus kill cyclops?

Odysseus does not kill the Cyclops because he needs his help to escape from the cave where they are trapped. By keeping the Cyclops alive, Odysseus is able to come up with a clever plan to blind him and then escape with his men. Killing the Cyclops outright would have made their escape more challenging.


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How does Odysseus show leadership?

Odysseus demonstrates leadership through his strategic thinking, decision-making abilities, and ability to inspire and motivate his men during their journey home. He shows resilience in the face of challenges and maintains a strong sense of responsibility towards his crew, making difficult choices for the greater good of the group.


Why doesnt Odysseus stab polyphemus the first night while the cyclops sleeps?

Odysseus doesn't stab Polyphemus the first night because he realizes that if he kills Polyphemus while he sleeps, they wouldn't be able to move the huge boulder blocking the cave's entrance. Only Polyphemus is strong enough to move it, and without him, the men would be trapped inside the cave. He needs Polyphemus alive in order to escape.


Why does calipso allow Odysseus to leave her island?

Calypso allows Odysseus to leave her island after Athene asks Zeus to tell Calyspo that if she doesnt allow Odysseus to leave her island that if she doesnt that Zeus will strike her with a thunderbolt and kill her as he is not a prisoner to her island and need to get home to be with Penelope (his wife). Zeus sends Hermes the messenger God to tell Calypso. Although Calypso is furious and doesnt want Odysseus to leave, she lets him because obviously she doesnt want to die so she helps him build a raft and gives him gifts for his journey home.


Why doesnt odysseuskill the cyclops after the giant kills two of his men and eats them for dinner?

He couldnt. He didnt have the time or the resources.


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How does Polyphemus treat Odysseus?

he treats him very bad he doesnt like him nobody likes odysseus he is a loser polyphemus ate his men polyphemus is cool


Why did Poseidon destroy Odysseus's boat?

he doesnt like odysseus becasue he poked out cyclop's eye (posiedons son) his hatred is also somewhat irrational