Question: Based on his responsed to the cyclops, what can be inferred about odysseus?
Options:
A) He has put himself and his men in even more danger.
B) He is wise leader who will find a safe and quick route to ithaca.
C) He was forgiven the cyclops for eating his men.
D) He si a calm man who relies on reason rather than emotion.
Answer: The correct answer is option: <u>A) He has put himself and his men in even more danger.
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Explanation: Odysseus shouted in response to the Cyclops that If he could take his life and time away, he would. He also mentions that he would ''hurl'' him down to hell and that the god of earthquake could not heal the cyclops there. Because of his threats, he puts himself and his men in even more danger.
This is a reference to Biblical scripture. God said that HIs people (Christians) were as a city upon a hill. This means that we are an example of Christ before the whole world.
As we know Curley's wife id terribly lonely in spite of his reservations the wife still wants to go and have time to spend and talk to with someone so she chooses Lennie. She insists Lennie because she knows Lennie will talk to her! Hope this helps
