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The wandering of Odysseus on Cyclops Island was not insignificant. Homer wants to inform the reader of Odysseus’s greatness as a hero. Odysseus was not necessarily a hero in strength, rather, he achieved his kleos, by accomplishing great deeds motivated by cunning and the desire for glory. ...
The epithet, “Odysseus, sacker of cities” (IX 150 504), shows that Odysseus wants to be remembered for his accomplishments. ...
But the pride of Odysseus gets him into trouble. ... Odysseus, though, thinks that since he is high and mighty that he can feast with his men and then just spend the night and that the person, whomever it might be, would not mind. ... ’ (IX 287-295 145)
The Cyclops’ rage made Odysseus understand that he could not simply barge into places and think that he was godlike and be always treated with respect and dignity. ...
‘If any mortal man ever asks you who it was
That inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding,
Tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities.’ (IX 502-503 150)
Now Polyphemos knows the truth and prays to his beloved father, Poseidon, to make Odysseus’ voyage never ending.
Approximate Word count = 897
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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