Odysseus has the defining character traits of a Homeric leader: strength, courage, nobility, a thirst for glory, and confidence in his authority. His most distinguishing trait, however, is his
sharp intellect
.
What quality for which Odysseus say he is famous?
For what quality does Odysseus say he is famous? Odysseus is famous for
his guile which
makes him effective in both war and peace.
What is Odysseus famous for?
Odysseus is probably best known as the
eponymous hero of the Odyssey
. This epic describes his travails, which lasted for 10 years, as he tries to return home after the Trojan War and reassert his place as rightful king of Ithaca.
What qualities does Odysseus reveal?
What heroic qualities does Odysseus reveal as he plots against the Cyclops? Odysseus reveals his
intelligence, quick thinking, bravery cleverness, his resourcefulness, and his creativeness
.
What danger do the lotus eaters pose?
What danger do the Lotus-Eaters pose to Odysseus’ men? The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them
to lose interest in returning home
. The Lotus-Eaters are dishonest and try to mislead the crew about the route home. Familiarity with the Lotus-Eaters is dangerous because they are cannibals.
Why doesn’t Odysseus respect the Cyclops?
Why doesn’t Odysseus respect the Cyclopes?
They are lawless creatures with no sense of community and no drive to cultivate the land
. In lines 91-92, what does Odysseus’ metaphor imply about the Cyclops? He is huge and alone, like a mountain.
Why did the gods hate Odysseus?
The god Poseidon certainly hates Odysseus, and this is
because Odysseus blinded Poseidon’s son, the Cyclops Polyphemus
. Odysseus then told the Cyclops his real name, out of pride, so that the monster can tell others who managed to outsmart him. Polyphemus then prayed to his father, Poseidon, to punish Odysseus.
Why did the gods punish Odysseus?
After the destruction of Troy, he and his men left for home without paying proper respect to Poseidon. For this, Poseidon
punished Odysseus with what turned out to be a ten year journey home to Ithaca
. Further insults against Poseidon complicated this journey. … For this, Poseidon vowed Odysseus would never see his home.
Who killed Odysseus?
For in a tragic final twist, an aged Odysseus was killed by
Telegonos
, his son by Circe, when he landed on Ithaca and in battle, unknowingly killed his own father.
Why is Odysseus not a hero?
Odysseus is not a hero because,
he is foolish, lacks faithfulness and is consumed by his Hubris and selfishness
. Although he may be considered a war hero, Odysseus is not a hero in other respects. This is so because he is self-centered which is clear because he doesn’t value other people’s lives.
What was Odysseus biggest mistake?
Odysseus has made some mistakes. No one’s saying otherwise. He blinded a Cyclops, he invoked the wrath of Poseidon, and remember that time he got distracted by a sexy sea-witch for an entire year? (Full disclosure, he also stole some cheese.) But by far his biggest mistake was
hiring his crew
.
What is Odysseus character flaw?
He has a tragic flaw, which can best be identified as
hubris
(an overbearing arrogance or misguided pride) as one of several distinguishing traits.
When the Cyclops asks Odysseus name What does the hero tell him?
When the Cyclops asks Odysseus’ name, what does the hero tell him? His mother is the rosy-fingered Dawn. He tells the Cyclops his real name. He says his name is
“Nohbdy.”
Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops?
To add a bit more to Cybil’s post. The liquor is very good, so the Cyclops will want more of it. Since Odysseus and his men are trapped inside the cave,
they cannot kill the Cyclops
, so they decide to blind him instead.
Why does most of the Odyssey qualify as a flashback?
Most of Part 1 of The Odyssey classifies as a flashback
because Odysseus is telling his adventures that happened in his past
. The events are not happening in present time. … Odysseus tells how men see him as unable to be matched in his cleverness of peace and war treating him as God.
What happens when Odysseus taunts the Cyclops?
After Odysseus and his men blind the Cyclops, they sail away from the island. Just as it seems they are going to get away,
Odysseus shouts back to Polyphemus
, taunting the monster and telling the monster his real name. In his terrible pride, Odysseus confirms his identity so that Polyphemus…
