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What is this book? I can read it then try to help
The first one sorry if it’s wrong
They expected Polyphemus, the cyclops, to be welcoming since they are guests. In greek culture, guests are to be treated with food and such, but Polyphemus pays no mind to this and instead eats some of Odysseus's companions.
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I think that those two men are being put in a box full of stuffing for an experiment.
I hope this helps you.