Question

What are 4 examples of Odysseus' intelligence when confronted with the challenge of defeating the Cyclops? Listy and describe each in detail.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

1) Introduces himself as “Nobody” to the cyclops Polyphemus. This makes it so that the other cyclopes don’t come running when he blinds him.

2) Escapes Polyphemus’ cave by strapping himself and his men to the bellies of the cyclops’ sheep.

3) Gets to listen to the song of the Sirens. He accomplishes this in two steps. First he makes his entire crew drip wax into their ears so they’re effectively deaf for the duration of the stretch. Second, he ties himself to the main mast of the ship, and orders his crew not to ever let him get free (The Sirens’ song makes sailors crash their ships trying to reach them.)

If you also want a part where he shows LACK of intelligence, however, it’s when he tells Polyphemus his true name after escaping his island. This is a fatal mistake, and is the very reason that his journey home is as long and harrowing as it is!