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sexybeast011
sexybeast011
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High School - 10th Grade

What does Odysseus tell cyclops about his boat and why?

What does Odysseus tell the cyclops Polyphemus about his boat, and why does he do that?

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Posted by sexybeast011 on Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 2:28 PM and tagged with cyclops, odysseus, the boat, the odyssey.

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  1. troutmiller Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    Odysseus lies and tells Polyphemus (the cyclops) that his boat was shipwrecked off the coast of his island.  He does this because he knows that Polyphemus will destroy his boat if he thinks it is sitting out there.  That way, as soon as they can leave his cave, they will board their ship with his ewes and cheese.  This shows how cunning and brave Odysseus' character truly is. 

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    Posted by troutmiller on Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 2:33 PM