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Examples Of Arrogance In The Odyssey

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Odysseus: Perfectly Imperfect

In this epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer illustrates that Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops exemplifies his curiosity and arrogance, which allows him to defeat the Cyclops despite his weaknesses.

A phrase that is commonly known throughout the United States is, “curiosity killed the cat.” Once you pry too deep into a situation in which you’re unwelcomed, the being you’re prodding becomes irritated, and eventually lashes out. This is exactly what Odysseus chooses to do. Odysseus’ men have second thoughts about entering the Cyclops’ lair for fear of a grimm outcome, but Odysseus is curious about what sort of heroic challenge lies ahead: “My men came pressing round me, pleading:...We say put out again on good
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