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Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica.
no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
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What does Odysseus think of the way the cyclops live?
Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica. no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
Why do Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops after blinding him?
Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops because they are trapped in the cave with only one way out, which is blocked by a massive rock that only the cyclops can move. If they kill him, they would remain stuck in the cave with no way to escape. Additionally, they fear retribution from the other cyclopes if they were to harm Polyphemus.
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.
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.
What does Telemachus first think of Odysseus' plan to kill the suitors?
Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus' plan to kill the suitors is reckless and dangerous. He is shocked by the boldness of the plan but eventually comes to support his father's actions as a way to reclaim his home and honor.
What does Odysseus think of the way the cyclops live?
Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica. no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
What plan do you think Odysseus has in mind by offering the Cyclopes the wine?
Intoxication is a smart way to disable an opponent unsuspectingly.
Why might Odysseus have committed on the cyclopes way of life before relating his adventure in their land?
why might Odysseus have committed on the cyclopes way of life before relating his adventure in their land
What does Odyssues thing of the way the Cyclopes lives?
Odysseus views the way the Cyclopes live as primitive and uncivilized. He is struck by their lack of social structure, agriculture, and hospitality, which contrasts sharply with his own values and experiences as a Greek hero. The Cyclopes live solitary lives, relying solely on their brute strength and instinct, which Odysseus finds both fascinating and repulsive. Ultimately, he sees their way of life as a cautionary tale about the consequences of isolation and the absence of community.
How does Odysseus show cleverness in The Odyssey?
in the odyssey, odysseus show cleverness in many ways. He show cleverness when on the island with the cyclopes. With the cyclopes killing his men odyssues must fin a way to keep most of his men alive. So he gets the cyclopes drunk with wine and telling him he is nohbody. then when the cyclopes falls asleep odysseus staps the cyclopes in the eye. When he escapes the cyclpose he makes him look stupid making the cyclopes scream "nohbody did this Nohbody did this!"
Why might Odysseus commented on cyclopes's way of life before describing his adventures in their land?
because he wanted to troll him
Why didn't the other cyclopes help the blinded cyclops?
in the poem "the odyssey," Odysseus himself trys to be clever and tells the cyclops his name is Nohbdy. so when they stabbed the cyclops' eye, the cyclops shouted nobody has done this to me! But, when Odysseus is on his way to leave the island, he gloats and says "it is i Odysseus!"
Is circe more or less dangerous than the cyclopse?
There are many different accounts of the Cyclopes, they first being immortal giants locked in the pit of Tartarus by Uranus and rescued by Zeus during the Titan war. The Cyclopes that Odysseus meets on his travels were a different breed altogether. Circe was a sorceress skilled in metamorphosis and necromancy. Each dangerous in their own way.
What did oracle of telemus prophesy Odysseus?
The Oracle of Telemus prophesied that Odysseus would return home after a long and arduous journey but that he would face challenges and encounters with dangerous creatures along the way. Specifically, he warned that Odysseus would have to deal with the Cyclopes and would ultimately defeat them. Telemus also foretold that Odysseus would be a great leader and that his journey would bring trials that would test his strength and resolve. This prophecy highlights the themes of fate and perseverance in Odysseus's epic journey in "The Odyssey."
Why do Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops after blinding him?
Odysseus and his men do not kill the cyclops because they are trapped in the cave with only one way out, which is blocked by a massive rock that only the cyclops can move. If they kill him, they would remain stuck in the cave with no way to escape. Additionally, they fear retribution from the other cyclopes if they were to harm Polyphemus.
What caused Odysseus not to be successful on getting home?
On odysseus' way home from the Trojan War, he makes a few stops. When he injures polyphemus on the island of the Cyclopes, Poseidon instantly hates him and makes it very tough for Odysseus to get home. Also, it didn't help that 1. They stopped on a cannibalistic island 2. Stop by Circe's to get turn into pigs 3. Eat Helios' cattle 4. Zeus killing all of Odysseus' crew except for him 5. Oh, and Calypso capturing Odysseus for 7 years didn't exactly help.
What difficulties did Odysseus face on his way home from the Trojan war?
So you think the whole book can be condensed into one answer???
