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After battling the Cicones Odysseus and his men indulge in drinking and eating. Later after entering the cave of the Cyclops they repeat this behavior with similar consequences. Which best states?
Odysseus and his men indulging in drinking and eating after their battles with the Cicones and in the cave of the Cyclops shows a pattern of reckless behavior. Their lack of self-control and disregard for consequences leads to negative outcomes in both situations, highlighting a recurring theme of hubris and its consequences throughout their journey.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
What violent act does the Cyclops do in his cave?
The cyclops kills 6 of Odysseus' men, first dashing their heads against the ground before eating them.
How does Odysseus describe cyclops cave?
The Cyclops was herding his sheep and cattle when Odysseus first enter the cave.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
How did Odysseus get into the cyclops cave?
Odysseus and his men walked into the cave during the day.
What happens in the cave when Odysseus and his men get trapped with the cyclops?
The cyclops begins eating Odysseus men, two per sitting. Odysseus and his men make a plan to escape, and get the cyclops drunk. They then stab Polyphemus in the eye blinding him, before escaping underneath the sheep.
How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?
Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.
What offense does the cyclops commits against Odysseus and his men?
The cyclops Polyphemus kills and eats 6 of Odysseus' best men. He kills the men by grabbing them and dashing their heads against rocks. Further, he traps the men in the cave by rolling a giant boulder in front of the cave.
Why does Odysseus blind instead of kill the cyclops when he has a chance?
The cyclops (Polyphemus) has Odysseus and his men trapped in a cave. There is a large stone covering the entrance to the cave that is too big for Odysseus and his men to move. If he kills the cyclops, they will not be able to get out of the cave.
