What is the theme of the story the Cyclops?
Polyphemus had a choice to help Odysseus, but his pride got in the way. Pride, or hubris, is the act of thinking you are better than others, and in Greek times, it meant putting yourself above the gods. In this tale, we see how pride brings down the divine cyclops, refusing to show Odysseus and his men hospitality.
What is the moral of Odysseus and the Cyclops?
The story of Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops offers us two important lessons about self-control in contexts of change. These lessons are as relevant today as there were in Odysseus’ time. The first and most obvious lesson is that self-control is a vital commodity for dealing with change.
What does the Cyclops in The Odyssey represent?
Cyclops. The Cyclops, named Polyphemus, traps Odysseus and some of his crew in his cave. He and his crew escape from Polyphemus’ cave by hiding under sheep. The Cyclops, because he has only one eye, represents people who see through only one perspective.
What is the odyssey supposed to teach us?
The book is also about the hardest lessons some men ever learn: self-control, trust and surrender. For example, Odysseus has to disguise himself as a beggar and endure humiliation once he returns to his homeland in order to size up the situation there and plot his revenge on Penelope’s rapacious suitors.
Why is Penelope loyal to Odysseus?
She shows loyalty to Odysseus by waiting for his return for twenty long years. She did not choose a suitor until she knew for sure that Odysseus was dead. To delay the decision of choosing a suitor, Penelope said she would marry a suitor after she had finished weaving her shroud.
How many axes must Odysseus fire his arrow?
twelve
What does Odysseus do to Melanthius?
Odysseus, disguised as a beggar and accompanied by Eumaeus, encounters Melanthius on his way into town, by the fountain dedicated to the nymphs. Melanthius immediately taunts Odysseus and proceeds to kick him on the hip, unaware that he is really dishonoring his master, causing Odysseus to consider attacking him.