Polyphemus

heroism including leadership, bravery, and intelligence. He showcases these traits specifically when he fights the suitors and tricks the Cyclops. However, just like every human, he makes problematic decisions throughout his journey such as blinding Polyphemus and returning home to Ithaca disguised as a beggar. Although Odysseus is cruel and deceitful, he is a praiseworthy hero because his strategic thinking and determination lead him and his crew back to Ithaca. Odysseus makes some questionable…

there were many immortals and creatures who hoped to deviate Odysseus from his crucial mission, such as Polyphemus, a giant Cyclops. However, Poseidon was the main opponent of Odysseus, and this was primarily due to Odysseus blinding Poseidon’s son, Polyphemus. After Odysseus and his crew struck Polyphemus’s eye, they tried to escape. Although they were successful in doing so, Polyphemus was outraged, and he wanted his father, Poseidon, to avenge him. “‘Let him lose all companions, and…

face on this island. The cyclops, whose name is Polyphemus, was coming to rest in his cave. The cyclops put a huge boulder over the door, so that we could not get out and so that no light could come in. Polyphemus made…

rules of xenia when a cyclops named Polyphemus grabs two of Odysseus's men, kills them, and eats them like nothing. When Odysseus and his crew first arrive at the cyclops’ island they are confused by the way the cyclops acts and tells him that he should “respect the gods” and follow the rules of xenia (9.303). The cyclops laughs in a derisive way at Odysseus’ request and assumes that Odysseus must be a “fool, stranger, or come from nowhere” (9.307). Polyphemus explains that he does not fear nor…

with him. When they get to the cave where the cyclops stays he is not there, because he has gone to pasture his sheep, so they look around they cave. Then after a while Polyphemus, the cyclops comes back and sees Odysseus and his men and calls out to them. They felt nervous and scared but Odysseus speaks up and tells Polyphemus why they…

Cyclops. His quick deliberation helps him fool the beast but his hubris ways come back to be a problem for him. Odysseus’ journey home leads him to the Cyclops Island, where his use of creativity helps him defeat the beast that is Polyphemus. Homer lionizes Polyphemus’ characteristics as “a piece of work … built like no mortal” (Homer 9:211-212) , this helps the reader understand how difficult it must have been for Odysseus not to be intimidated and still think clearly when creating…

A man that would fit into this category would be Polyphemus, the Cyclops. Polyphemus may not seem like the one who would show Arête, however he is excellent in strength. Polyphemus could lift a huge boulder with ease. “Then to close the door he hoisted overhead a tremendous, massive slab- no twenty–two wagons, rugged and four-wheeled, could budge that boulder off the ground”(219). This quote demonstrates the superior strength that Polyphemus possessed. He was capable of lifting a tremendous…

Once Polyphemus is asleep, Odysseus has the opportunity to kill the Cyclops, but Odysseus is wise and does not do so. Odysseus, knowing there is no way out if he were to stab Polyphemus, considers, "There at a stroke we 'd finish off ourselves as well-/ how could we with our bare hands heave back/ that slab he set to block his cavern gaping maw?" (Homer 9.340-2). This shows that Odysseus made a good decision, in knowing that only Polyphemus can move the boulder, not to kill Polyphemus. This also…

inside a gigantic horse statue and attacking the Trojans when they least expect it. Not only does this plan work but it wins them the war after 10 years of fighting. Another act of his intelligence is when Odysseus and his men are trying to escape Polyphemus. First, he creates a plan with his men to…

thoughts are the morals the greek used to support humanity. Odysseus and his crew encounter the Cyclops Polyphemus, son of Poseidon. Odysseus and his crew enter the Cyclops’s cave. Polyphemus then holds all of them hostage for his dinner. Odysseus cleverly sabotages Polyphemus by attacking him when asleep. Successfully, the crew tie themselves to Polyphemus’s flock to escape the cave when Polyphemus is blind. During the event Odysseus demonstrates a few of the eight Greek evil thoughts,…