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Why doesn't Odysseus protect himself in the same way as he protected his men?
If you are talking about the Sirens story: because he wanted to protect his men from the Sirens' singing, but he wanted to hear their songs himself.
How does Odysseus protect the men from the sirens?
Odysseus had the men stuff their ears with wax so they could not hear. He ordered the men to tie him up to the mast, and not release him until he stopped struggling. In this way, Odysseus acted as a signal showing the men when they were a safe distance past the sirens.
Why Odysseus choose a different method of protecting himself from the sirens than the method he use to protect his men?
He wanted to experience the singing of the sirens.
Why did Odysseus give his men beeswax to put beeswax in their ears?
Odysseus gave his men beeswax so that they would not be able to hear the Sirens who would lure them to their death.
How does Odysseus protect his men from the siren song how do his men protect him?
He tells then to put beeswax to cover their ears so they cant hear the song of the siren and the men protect him by tying him to the mast so he cannot not come down when sirens sings
Why doesn't Odysseus protect himself in the same way as he protected his men?
If you are talking about the Sirens story: because he wanted to protect his men from the Sirens' singing, but he wanted to hear their songs himself.
How does Odysseus protect the men from the sirens?
Odysseus had the men stuff their ears with wax so they could not hear. He ordered the men to tie him up to the mast, and not release him until he stopped struggling. In this way, Odysseus acted as a signal showing the men when they were a safe distance past the sirens.
Why Odysseus choose a different method of protecting himself from the sirens than the method he use to protect his men?
He wanted to experience the singing of the sirens.
Why did Odysseus give his men beeswax to put beeswax in their ears?
Odysseus gave his men beeswax so that they would not be able to hear the Sirens who would lure them to their death.
Why are the sirens dangerous to Odysseus and his men?
the sweet songs of the sirens lead their men to death
In the Odyssey did the sirens lure Odysseus?
Yes; the Sirens sang their enchanted song, and attempted to lure Odysseus and his men to their doom.
Explain why Odysseus chooses a different method of protecting himself from the sirens than the method he uses to protect his men?
Odysseus chooses to protect himself from the sirens by having his men tie him securely to the mast so he can hear their enchanting song without succumbing to its effects. This is different from how he protects his men, who he orders to plug their ears with beeswax to avoid hearing the sirens' song and being lured to their deaths. Odysseus knows he is curious and will be tempted by the sirens' song, so he takes measures to ensure his own safety while also safeguarding his crew.
Who Are sirens on The Odyssey?
The sirens are a danger that Odysseus and his men must pass to return home.
How does Odysseus protect his men from the siren song how do his men protect him?
He tells then to put beeswax to cover their ears so they cant hear the song of the siren and the men protect him by tying him to the mast so he cannot not come down when sirens sings
What do the Sirens represent for Odysseus and his men?
The possibility of not going home.
What are the monsters that cause Odysseus' men to plug their ears?
These was the Sirens.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the sirens yet protect him men from danger?
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' song, but he himself is tied to the mast of the ship so he can listen without being lured to his death. This way, he can experience the dangerous allure of the Sirens while ensuring the safety of his crew.
