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Who is Odysseus telling his tale of adventures to in the beginning of the Odyssey?
The Odyssey – People, Places, and Terms Review
| A | B |
|---|---|
| The god of the winds | Aeolus |
| This god hates Odysseus | Poseidon |
| To whom is Odysseus telling his story throughout most of The Odyssey? | Alcinous (Phaeacian king) |
| Eating this plant would make you forget home | Lotus |
What does Odysseus metaphor imply about the Cyclops?
Odysseus’ metaphor implies that the Cyclops is a huge savage who isn’t a good person, forced to stay in solitude.
Why did Odysseus comment on the Cyclops way of life?
Why might Odysseus have commented on the Cyclops’ way of life before telling of his adventure in their land? By criticizing their crude, uncivilized, and ungodly way of life, he gets sympathy from the listeners.
Why did Odysseus start his journey?
In Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, the main character, Odysseus, travels very far in order to get home from Troy after the Trojan War. This is a map following his journey home to Ithaca from Troy.
What happens in the beginning of The Odyssey?
The story begins ten years after the end of the Trojan War, the subject of the Iliad. All of the Greek heroes except Odysseus have returned home. His son, Telemachus, an infant when Odysseus left but now a young man, is helpless to stop them. He has resigned himself to the likelihood that his father is dead.
Why did Odysseus reveal his Cyclops identity?
Odysseus slips his name in order to show the Cyclops that he was the one who defeated him. This will later come back to haunt Odysseus when Polyphemus tells his father, Poseidon. To prove to Polyphemus that he was the one who defeated him.
What did Odysseus do when he acted against the advice of his men?
Odysseus is so incredibly relieved and overjoyed at having outwitted the hideous, one-eyed monster that, in the flush of his success, he taunts Polyphemus as he sails away from the island. In doing so, Odysseus blatantly disregards the advice of his crew.