Question

What foolish thing does Odysseus says to the Cyclops that demonstrates excessive pride?

Answer 1

Answer:

Odysseus tells the Cyclops his real name.

Explanation:

After tricking the Cyclops into believing that his name is Nobody, so when they blind him and he asks for help when the other cyclops ask him, Who attacked you?, Who blinded you?, he would answer "Nobody", they escape and Odysseus from the sea tells him that his name is Odysseus, this is a foolish thing, because the cyclops could seek vengance for what he did to one of their own, and the only reason to reveal his real name is so people would know it was him who did it and taking all the credit.

Answer 2

Answer:

Odysseus tells the Cyclops his real name.

Explanation:

After fooling the Cyclops and blinding it, Odysseus finally manages to escape. Nobody helps the cyclops when he is injured because Odysseus tell the cyclops that his name is "Nobody" and the cyclops yells that "Nobody is trying to hurt him". When Odysseus escapes, he commits a mistake and tells the cyclops his name which causes the cyclops to ask Poseidon to do something to Odysseus and Poseidon responds by attacking the ship.