1. I think that Odysseus’ plan for escaping the Cyclops was very cunning and methodical. I think my absolute favorite part is when he told the Cyclops his name was Nohbdy because it was amazing trickery and it’s what helped the plan continue on.
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a. Euanthes’ son, Maron, had given Odysseus a goatskin full of sweet liquor when he was on Ismarus.
b. The encounter with Maron shows that the Greeks were very hospitable considering Maron was very kind in his actions and gave Odysseus wonderful gifts.
3.
a. Since for them it is custom to honor strangers and give gifts under the gods’ courtesy, they expected a warm welcome form the Cyclops.
b. Polyphemus claimed he wasn’t afraid of their Gods and due to this he was hostile towads his “guests” and ate two of Odysseus’ men on first encounter. He broke the “laws” of cordiality and was very unkind.
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a. Ultimately, Odysseus and his men escape from the Cyclops laying him down drunk, and stabbing his single eye – blinding him. Due to this they were able to hide on the chests of the Cyclops’ large sheep and escape the cave when he let them out for grazing that day.
b. A positive trait he expresses is his cunning and quick-wit to come up with a detailed plan to escape the cave. He also, however, demonstrates a negative trait when he turns back to taunt that cyclops and boast about himself, which then lands a curse on him and his men.