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14. What two tricks does Odysseus play on the Cyclops?
Odysseus tricks the Cyclops, Polyphemus, by first telling him that his name is "Nobody." When Polyphemus is blinded by Odysseus and calls for help, he tells the other Cyclopes that "Nobody" is attacking him, so they do not come to his aid. Later, Odysseus also uses cleverness to escape by hiding his men under the sheep as they leave the cave, allowing them to avoid being caught by the blind Cyclops.
What trick does Odysseus devise to get past the blinded cyclops?
His men tied themselves to the bellies of Polyphemus' sheep.
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.
How do you kill cyclops?
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What is the plural of trick?
The plural of trick is tricks.
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
How is Odysseus shows his cleverness with the cyclops?
he tricks the cyclops into thinking his name is "nobhdy" to escape the island
What character trait helps Odysseus defeat cyclops?
Cunning and cleverness help Odysseus defeat the Cyclops Polyphemus in Homer's "The Odyssey." Odysseus tricks the Cyclops into getting drunk, then blinds him while he sleeps to escape from his cave.
What ways is Odysseus different from the attacker the cyclops had imagined?
Odysseus differs from the attacker the Cyclops imagined in that he is not a brutish force but a clever strategist. While the Cyclops expects a direct confrontation, Odysseus employs cunning and deception to outsmart him. Instead of brute strength, he relies on his intelligence, using tricks like introducing himself as "Nobody" and devising a plan to blind the Cyclops. This contrast highlights Odysseus's resourcefulness and adaptability in perilous situations.
How does Odysseus use his cleverness in the Cycloops?
Odysseus tricks the Cyclops into getting drunk on wine. Once the cyclops is asleep, Odysseus has his men sharpen the end of a log, and then ram it into the cyclops's eye. Once blinded, he and his men tie themselves to the bellies of the cyclops's sheep, which then carry them out of the cave and to freedom.
Where in the Odyssey does Odysseus show both bravery and intelligence?
Odysseus's display of bravery and intelligence can be seen when he devises the plan to defeat the cyclops Polyphemus in Book 9 of the Odyssey. By introducing himself as "Nobody" and then blinding the cyclops before escaping, Odysseus showcases both his cleverness and courage in the face of danger.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
How does Odysseus get revenge on the cyclops?
Odysseus gets revenge on the Cyclops, Polyphemus, by using cunning rather than brute force. He tricks Polyphemus into drinking wine and then tells him his name is "Nobody." When Polyphemus falls asleep, Odysseus and his men drive a sharpened stake into the Cyclops's eye, blinding him. When Polyphemus calls for help, he tells others that "Nobody" is attacking him, allowing Odysseus and his men to escape from the cave.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
