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Odysseus' men ask to leave the island of the Cyclopes because they are eager to escape the dangerous situation they find themselves in after encountering Polyphemus, the Cyclops who captures them. After witnessing the brutality and threat posed by Polyphemus, the men realize that staying on the island could lead to their demise. Their desire for safety and the hope of continuing their journey home compel them to urge Odysseus to leave quickly.

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