Vengeance is a theme which is common throughout the entire book however, during Odysseus' journeys in books nine through twelve. Odysseus as well as Poseidon are the most noted representatives of vengeance. In order to save his crew, Odysseus must use his intelligence to escape Polyphemus. Odysseus and his men sail to the mainland where they come across a cave with milk, cheese, and sheep and indulge. Polyphemus returns to the cave and offers hospitality but turns hostile and decides to eat two of the crew. Polyphemus imprisons the men and Odysseus for future meals. Odysseus devised a plan to help save his men and get them back to their ship. He finds a wooden staff and later intoxicates Polyphemus. Polyphemus befriends Odysseus and ask his
