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How does Odysseus's pride cause problems for him?
Odysseus's pride often leads him to underestimate his enemies and take unnecessary risks, which prolongs his journey home from the Trojan War. His pride also contributes to his arrogance and tendency to make hasty decisions, resulting in conflicts with both gods and mortals along the way. Ultimately, his pride delays his return to Ithaca and causes suffering for himself and those close to him.
Why does Odysseus call himself Nohbody?
The answer 'Nobody' saves Odysseus and his men (who must extricate themselves from Polyphemus's cave, and cannot do this on their own, the boulder stopping the cave's mouth being too large) when the neighbouring Cyclopes come to check out the commotion (Odysseus has put out Polyphemus's eye, and the monster is howling in agony). When the callers ask (in effect) 'Who caused you such distress?', Polyphemus answers 'Nohbody.' So the callers chalk it up to some impersonal cause, and depart. Had they removed the boulder, the jig would have been up. So far, so good. The choice of the name is ingenious. It is what we have come to expect from Odysseus. This can't however be the whole story. Ingenuity is one thing. Prophetic power is another. Odysseus, cunning as he is, could not have known what question the Cyclopes would ask. Had they asked 'What's causing you pain?' rather than 'Who did this to you?', the name would probably not have saved Odysseus. There are two points here, both subtle. The first is that the ingenuity belongs not to Odysseus but to the poet; to Homer, let us say. And this epic is a demonstration of the art of (ingenious) story-telling. (In fact, the Odyssey is much less interesting thematically, much less deep, than the Iliad. It's a good thing that it has the narrative texture that it does.) A second, and more important point, is that Odysseus, after the (Trojan) War is over, does not have a clear identity. The end of the War is the end of the warrior way. What are men and women after that way, the dominant way of the whole culture, is obsolete? In the interim, they lack identities. They are nobodies. So, Odysseus's choice of name also captures an essential feature of the epic's essence, that it explores basic issues of identity (in that cultural context). The exploration, in my judgement, is pretty monochromatic. But others may think differently.
What would drive someone to be willing to sacrifice their life, dying for a cause they believe in?
People may be willing to sacrifice their life for a cause they believe in due to strong convictions, a sense of duty, or a desire to bring about change or protect others.
Why is one of Odysseus weakness pride?
Although you should be doing your homework yourself, the reason behind this would most likely be that he yells his name out to the cyclops, polyphemus, who then causes Poseidon to cause a storm when he's trying to get away by boat.
What happens to a man in the quietest room in the world that causes him to go crazy?
In the quietest room in the world, a man may experience extreme sensory deprivation, leading to hallucinations, disorientation, and psychological distress. This can cause him to feel overwhelmed and potentially go crazy due to the lack of external stimuli.
Was the cause of distress to Antonio?
It is impossible to tell what the cause of distress was to Antonio, or even if Antonio is in distress without more information. Please be more specific.
What are some common causes of gastrointestinal distress?
There are many causes of gastrointestinal distress. One cause of gastrointestinal distress is from amnesic shellfish poisoning. Enzyme deficiencies is also another cause of gastrointestinal distress.
Why king Odysseus put into test by Poseidon?
cause he didn't like him cause he stabbed his son the cyclopes in the eye.
What can cause you to feel agitated?
distress
What causes GI distress?
Excessive water intake and excessive caffeine will cause GI distress.
How late can the cops show up at your house on an arrest warrant?
If they have a war warrant for your arrest and have due cause to believe that you are in a residence then they can execute that warrant whenever they like. If you believe there is an arrest warrant out for you and you do not want to cause your family distress, go down to the station and give yourself up.
What does to be cause of distress mean?
The meaning of "to be the cause of distress" is when one person causes another person great pain or distress. Here is a sample sentence. Jane's son is a heroin addict. He causes her great distress because he has not beet the addiction and he steals to get money to support his addiction.
What distress did Loretta lee cause?
she ate a girl out
What type of stress can stressors cause?
Eustress, Distress
Does Overdosing on Narcotics can cause death by respiratory failure?
Yes it does. It cause respiratory distress.
Can Overdosing on narcotics cause death by respiratory failure?
Yes it does. It cause respiratory distress.
What two types of stress can stressors cause?
Eustress, Distress
