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Why does odysseus blind the cyclops rather than kill him?
Blinding the Cyclops instead of killing him was a strategic move by Odysseus to escape the cave, as he needed the Cyclops to move the boulder blocking the entrance. Killing the Cyclops would have left them trapped inside the cave. Additionally, blinding the Cyclops allowed Odysseus to exact revenge for his men without facing immediate retaliation.
Does Odysseus blind polyphemus with acid?
No! A red hot brand from the fire. It's Odysseus we're talking about here, not MacGyver.
What plan does Odysseus begin to form while trapped in the cyclops cave?
He can't kill the cyclops because only Polyphemus can move the rock to open the cave. So Odysseus decides to get him drunk then blind the cyclops. Odysseus then wraps himself under the sheep so he can reach outside without alerting the cyclops.
What valuable trait does Odysseus use to get away form the cyclops?
Odysseus uses his cunning and intelligence to come up with a plan to blind the cyclops and trick him into letting him and his men escape. This resourcefulness allows Odysseus to outsmart the cyclops and successfully navigate through a dangerous situation.
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.
What does Odysseus do to the cyclops?
Odysseus blind the Cyclops. The way he does this, is that he had seen some large logs burning in the cave. So, Odysseus and his crew had managed to lift up one of the logs and shove the burning end of the log into the eye of the Cyclops, which does NOT kill him, but does blind him.
Why does Odysseus blind cyclops rather than kill him?
Odysseus blinds the cyclops rather than kills him because he needs the cyclops to move the stone slab blocking the doorway, because it is too heavy to move himself.
Why does odysseus blind the cyclops rather than kill him?
Blinding the Cyclops instead of killing him was a strategic move by Odysseus to escape the cave, as he needed the Cyclops to move the boulder blocking the entrance. Killing the Cyclops would have left them trapped inside the cave. Additionally, blinding the Cyclops allowed Odysseus to exact revenge for his men without facing immediate retaliation.
What does Odysseus do the the cyclops?
Odysseus blind the Cyclops. The way he does this, is that he had seen some large logs burning in the cave. So, Odysseus and his crew had managed to lift up one of the logs and shove the burning end of the log into the eye of the Cyclops, which does NOT kill him, but does blind him.
Who foretells that Odysseus will blind the Cyclops?
Telemus, son of Eurymus, foretold to Polyphemus that Odysseus would one day blind him.
How do Odysseus and his men hurt the Cyclops?
They poke him in his only eye and blind him.
How did Odysseus and his men blind the cyclops?
Odysseus blinds the cyclopes by putting a giant stick in his one eye.
What does Odysseus use as a weapon against the Cyclops?
Odysseus uses a sharpened stake, referred to as a "staff" or "pole," to blind the Cyclops Polyphemus. He first gets the Cyclops drunk on wine and then drives the stake into Polyphemus's single eye while he sleeps, rendering him blind. This clever tactic allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the Cyclops' cave afterward.
What happens at the island of the cyclops in the odyssey?
Odysseus and his men steal food and other items from Polyphemus' cave (a cyclops). They planned to take the materials and leave but Odysseus is curious to see what the cyclops looks like. They stay to meet Polyphemus, getting trapped in his cave. To get free they sharpen a wooden pole, get the cyclops drunk, and blind him by stabbing his eye while he's asleep. Polyphemus moves the large rock blocking the cave and Odysseus and his men escape clinging to the bellies of sheep.
What does Odysseus do after he escapes the Cyclops cave?
They all run to their ship and sail away. Odysseus can't help mocking the now blind Cyclops and they get a few boulders thrown at them for his pride.
How Odysseus manages to escape death?
In The Cyclops, when he and his men are trapped in Polyphemus's cave, Odysseus stabs him in the eye to blind him. Once he is blinded he ties his men and himself to the Cyclops animals and when the Cyclops lets the animals outside they escape.
Does Odysseus blind polyphemus with acid?
No! A red hot brand from the fire. It's Odysseus we're talking about here, not MacGyver.
