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I would say it would do no good, since if he tried to fight Scylla then he would lose even more men than the unevitable 6 he was going to lose.

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How does Odysseus use intelligence with his encounter with Scylla?

He shows intelligence by listenng to circe and not trying to fight either of the monsters, but staying closer to scylla because charybdis can take the hole ship while scylla can only take 6 men at a time."In Homer's Odyssey XII, Odysseus is given advice by Circe to sail closer to Scylla, for Charybdis could drown his whole ship: "Hug Scylla's crag-sail on past her-top speed! Better by far to lose six men and keep your ship than lose your entire crew"[6] she warns, and tells Odysseus to bid Scylla's mother, the river nymph Crataeis, to prevent her from pouncing more than once. Odysseus then successfully sails his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla manages to catch six of his men, devouring them alive." (Wikipedia).


Who proves himself to be a good servant from the odyssey?

Eumaeus is considered a good servant in the Odyssey. He is loyal to Odysseus, caring for his home and son Telemachus during his absence. Despite being mistreated by the suitors, Eumaeus remains steadfast in his loyalty and devotion to his master.


How does eurylochus prove himself to have good judgment?

in book 10 ( but not quite at the beginning) it's Eurylochus who while on the scouting party at Circe's island, is the only one not to go inside and be turned to swine. He rushed back to inform Odysseus of what happened, then begs not to have to back there and show Odysseus the way.


Is Odysseus a good role model?

Odysseus displays skills such as cunning and bravery, but he also exhibits flaws like recklessness and deceitfulness. While he is a complex character with both positive and negative qualities, whether he is a good role model ultimately depends on individual interpretation.


Is Odysseus a good or bad romodel for modern day?

Odysseus can be seen as a complex character with both positive and negative qualities. His bravery, intelligence, and perseverance make him a good role model in terms of overcoming challenges. However, his cunning and sometimes deceitful tactics may not be the best example for modern ethical behavior. Ultimately, it depends on which aspects of Odysseus' character one chooses to emulate.

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How does Odysseus use intelligence with his encounter with Scylla?

He shows intelligence by listenng to circe and not trying to fight either of the monsters, but staying closer to scylla because charybdis can take the hole ship while scylla can only take 6 men at a time."In Homer's Odyssey XII, Odysseus is given advice by Circe to sail closer to Scylla, for Charybdis could drown his whole ship: "Hug Scylla's crag-sail on past her-top speed! Better by far to lose six men and keep your ship than lose your entire crew"[6] she warns, and tells Odysseus to bid Scylla's mother, the river nymph Crataeis, to prevent her from pouncing more than once. Odysseus then successfully sails his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla manages to catch six of his men, devouring them alive." (Wikipedia).


Which type of character is Odysseus?

Odysseus is a round character because he contains both good and bad qualities that contradict one another. He is dynamic because towards the start of the epic, when he interacts with the Cyclops, Odysseus pride cannot be contained. Towards the end, when he is battling with the suitors, he is more patient to reveal himself.


Does 'sure of himself' describe Odysseus?

In the sense that often he is sure of himself to the point of arrogance...Odysseus' fatal flaw is hubris: he refuses good council in favor of his own foolishness (i.e. taunting Polyphemus as he and his men retreat from the Cyclopes' island).


Who proves himself to be a good servant from the odyssey?

Eumaeus is considered a good servant in the Odyssey. He is loyal to Odysseus, caring for his home and son Telemachus during his absence. Despite being mistreated by the suitors, Eumaeus remains steadfast in his loyalty and devotion to his master.


Who gives Odysseus the raft?

He builds the raft himself showing the self reliance of a Homeric Hero but he receives instruction on where to find good materials and is given the tools by Circe


Was Odysseus a good father?

h


Was Odysseus good?

he was a good person that's want his right!


Other than Odysseus who witnessed Zeus sending a good omen to Odysseus?

A grinder at the mill


How is Odysseus a good leader?

Because he is gerate!


What traits of Odysseus are shown in the story?

Odysseus is brave, strong, intelligent, and shows good leadership abilities.


Was Odysseus' journey to the land of the cyclops a good choice?

In retrospect it was not. But Odysseus could not know this in advance, could he?


How do the two women keep Odysseus on their islands?

Circe keeps Odysseus on her island for a year by providing a good life style for Odysseus and his men, including Odysseus lying with her. Calypso also lies with Odysseus, although she keeps him on her island passively by not helping him escape.