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How does odysseus trick polyphemus?
Odysseus defeats Polyphemus by tricking him to drink a heavy wine with made him fall into a deep sleep; after that Odysseus and his men stuck the cyclops's own club into his eye so he would not be able to see the warriors escape.
What is the plural of trick?
The plural of trick is tricks.
What does it mean to trick someone?
To trick someone means that you are deceiving or cheating someone. To trick someone can also mean that you are playing a practical joke or prank on someone.
Is trick an adverb?
No, it is not. It can be a verb (to fool or hoodwink), a noun (a ruse, or a hand of a card game), or more rarely an adjective (e.g. trick knee, trick handcuffs).
What does trick mean in slang?
"Trick" is a slang term for prostitute, or 'stupid','dumb', 'idiotic', or 'crazy'.
How does Odysseus trick Polyphemus into getting drunk?
Odysseus simply offers the cyclops wine. The cyclops has never had wine, so has a low tolerance to alcohol.
What were the tricks played by Odysseus?
Odysseus plays a trick on the Cyclops by blinding it, and by giving him a false name of No body. He tricks the cyclops by having the men tie sheep to them, so the cyclops wouldn't feel his men.Ê
Why did Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name was No Man?
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name was No Man, or Nobody, to trick the cyclops as shown later: When the cyclops called for help he says, "No Man did this!", "No Man has blinded me", "No Man is hurting me!" making him look like a fool to the other cyclops, and casting doubt as to whether the injuring event in question has actually happened. This happened in book 9, 'The Cyclops'. Odysseus is known for his wisdom and his cunning ways. He realized that the Cyclops must be attacked for him to save himself and his crew, and planned far in advance so that the other Cyclops do not interfere when the time came. Polyphemus was easily fooled.
What valuable trait does Odysseus use to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus uses his wiliness, cleverness, forethought, leadership, strength, mechanical aptitude, and improvisational skills to get away from the cyclops Polyphemus.
Why does Odysseus decide not to stab the cyclops with his sword?
Odysseus refrains from stabbing the cyclops with his sword because he realizes that by blinding the cyclops instead, he ensures his escape since the monster is the only one who can move the boulder blocking the cave's entrance. Blinding the cyclops allows Odysseus and his men to hide under the sheep and trick the cyclops when he checks for intruders.
How does the Cyclops figure out the real identity of the man who blinded and escaped him even though Odysseus uses the trick name of Noman?
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, realizes the true identity of Odysseus after he calls for help from the other Cyclopes. When they come to his aid, Polyphemus tells them that "Noman" is blinding him, leading them to think he is simply afflicted by a divine punishment. However, when Odysseus reveals his true name, Polyphemus understands that it was Odysseus, the clever man who outwitted him, thus uncovering his identity despite the initial ruse.
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 did Odysseus tell the Cyclops his real name when they are escaping?
To trick the cyclopes into telling the others that "nobody" has tricked him.
What is an example of paradox from the odyssey?
An example of a paradox in the Odyssey is when Odysseus must tell Polyphemus his name is "Nobody" in order to trick the cyclops. However, when Odysseus finally blinds Polyphemus, the cyclops yells that "Nobody" is hurting him, leading other cyclops to believe that he is unharmed.
Why does odysseys reveal his name to cyclopse?
To trick the Cyclops. Odysseus tells Polyphemus (cyclops) that his name is "no body", so when he stabbed cyclops in his eye, he would yell "no body is hurting me! No body stabbed me!"
What foolish thing does Odysseus say to the Cyclops that demonstrates excessive pride?
Initially, Odysseus is cunning in being able to trick the Cyclops into believing his name was "Nobody" because the Cyclops would then be prevented from calling for help continually saying "Nobody is here!" However, Odysseus demonstrates excessive pride in having tricked the Cyclops and foolishly reveals that he is not "Nobody" but in fact the great "Odysseus." Enraged, the Cyclops calls upon his father Poseidon to punish Odysseus, and thus Odysseus's long journey home.
Why was Odysseus able to stab the cyclops in the eye?
Before Odysseus leaves his ship with his men to explore the island he takes with him some wine and food. The wine was given to Odysseus by Maron, son of Euanthes and priest of Apollo, after Odysseus protected him and his child. Odysseus gives this wine to the Cyclops, and after the cyclops has drunk too much Odysseus addresses him and tells him his name is nobody. When the cyclops is sleeping Odysseus takes a sharpened stick and stabs the Cyclops in the eye, when the cyclops cries out in pain and calls for his brothers to help they ask who is hurting him and he says nobody, so his brothers think he is playing a trick on them and dont help. Sources: Almost a year studying the Odyssey
