What is foreshadowed in parts of the the Odyssey?
In Book 4, Helen tells the story of how Odysseus disguised himself as a beggar to sneak into Troy during the Trojan War, foreshadowing the disguise he uses to enter Ithaca at the end of the poem. This exactly foreshadows the tactics Odysseus employs, with Athena’s help, to reenter Ithaca.
What is foreshadowed about the fate of Odysseus shipmates?
You learn that his crew wants to leave and take the food, but Odysseus wants to stay and face the cyclops. It’s foreshadowed that Odysseus saw that the cyclops ate some of his men. The conflict foreshadowed is that it is going to be difficult to defeat the cyclops.
What is Poseidon’s curse on Odysseus?
After Odysseus’ crew left and blinded Polyphemus, Polyphemus prayed for vengeance on Odysseus to his father, Poseidon. Poseidon then cursed Odysseus and his men, and caused another storm for them to fight through.
What does Cyclops ask for in his prayer to Poseidon?
After Odysseus and his men trick and then blind the Cyclops Polyphemus, he prays to his father, Poseidon, the god of the sea and earthquakes, and asks him to put a curse on Odysseus and his men.
Why would Odysseus continue despite the grim prophecies?
Tiresias (a prophet) – Odysseus offers sacrifices to Tiresias and listens to his predictions. Why would Odysseus continue, despite the grim prophesies? Because he is determined. Judging from Tiresias’ prediction, which heroic qualities will Odysseus need to rely upon as he continues his journey?
What did a soothsayer once predict would happen to the Cyclops?
What did a soothsayer once predict would happen to the cyclops? That he would lose his sight by a man named Odysseus.
What is the fake name that Odysseus give to the Cyclops?
Outis
What is ironic about the Cyclops saying he will eat Nobody last?
There is also some wordplay going on as a result of Odysseus telling Polyphemus that his name is actually “Nobody.” Unbeknownst to the Cyclops (hence, the dramatic irony identified by the other commenter), this isn’t Odysseus’s real name, and so his assertion that he will eat Nobody last could be considered ironic; he …
Why did the Cyclops eat the men?
Odysseus and his crew meet face-to-face with Polyphemus, a Cyclops, when he catches them eating his food. Polyphemus eats one of the crew members, to the horror of the other men. In an attempt to increase their chances of escaping, Odysseus offers Polyphemus wine to bring him to a drunken stupor.
Who does Odysseus blind?
Polyphemus