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Sloan [31]
2 years ago
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Why does Odysseus give the Cyclops a false name? How does it help him?

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1 answer:
ludmilkaskok [199]2 years ago
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Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody" to prevent Polyphemus from being able to successfully call for help when Odysseus enacts his escape plan. ... When Polyphemus is drunk, Odysseus claims his name is Nobody.
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