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The name Nohbody is ironic because when Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is Nohbody, Polyphemus's fellow Cyclopes would not know who to blame when he calls for help. This allows Odysseus to escape Polyphemus's cave, despite calling out for help and revealing his true identity to the Cyclopes.
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Why does Odysseus call himself Nohbody?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is "Nohbody" as a clever trick to deceive the Cyclops when he blinds him. The Cyclops then tells his fellow Cyclopes that "Nohbody" harmed him, so they do not suspect Odysseus and his men as the culprits. This deception helps Odysseus and his men escape from the Cyclops' cave.
Why is it ironic when Odysseus sees Argos what is Homer telling us about conditions in Ithaca?
It's ironic because while Odysseus' loyal dog recognizes him, none of the human characters do. This highlights the deteriorated state of Ithaca in Odysseus' absence, as his household, including his wife and servants, fail to recognize him, while the dog, a symbol of loyalty and fidelity, does. Homer is showing the lack of proper care and attention given to Odysseus' home during his long absence.
Why did Odysseus tell the cyclops his name was Nobody?
Some versions say Odysseus didn't tell the cyclops his name, here is one version.Odysseus told the cyclops his name was Nobody. He told this to the cyclops named Polyphemus as part of his plan to kill the cyclops who was holding him in the cave, his men. Then, on the morning when Odysseus attacked Polyphemus in his single eye, the cyclops gave a great painful bellow which woke up the neighboring cyclops. They raced to the cave and yelled to Polyphemus "Why did you wake us up so early? How is hurting you?", to which Polyphemus answered "It's Nobody! Nobody is hurting me!"The other cyclops answered "Well, if nobody is you, then why did you wake us up at this ungodly hour? You should pray to Poseidon, go to sleep, and let the rest of us sleep."Odysseus was able to kill the cyclops Polyphemus without interference from the other cyclops living nearby due to his trickery of telling the cyclops his name was Nobody. Most versions say however, that Odysseus told Polyphemus his name was nobody, so that when Polyphemus cried out for help, while Odysseus was shoving a stake into his eye, his fellow cyclopes would think that no one was attacking him. But then once Odysseus had escaped Polyphemus and got onto his boat, he cried out 'My name is Odysseus. The great Odysseus has blinded you.' Odysseus probably said this because he was a bit cocky from his victory and he just wanted the cyclops to know who had defeated him. Polyphemus then asked his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus, which Poseidon did do, not allowing Odysseus to reach Ithaca for 10 years.
How do you pronounce 'Odysseus'?
'Odysseus' is pronounced 'Oh-dees-ee-uhs'.
Who is Odysseus' protector and What does it tell us about him?
Athena protects him.
Who tells us that Odysseus will make it home?
cassandra
Does Homer tells us that Odysseus will make it home?
no
What is the tone of Animal Farm?
Satirical, Ironic, Tongue-in-cheek The tone in fact presumes naiveté in a way that smiles and winks at the reader. To use some buzz words, it is "cynical," "ironic," and "playful." And it cracks us up.
What does Odysseus journey teach us?
Odysseus's journey teaches us about the importance of resilience, determination, and cunning in overcoming challenges. It also illustrates the value of perseverance and loyalty in the face of adversity, as well as the consequences of hubris and the need for humility.
What is ironic about Alices meeting with the puppy?
That Alice Is Acutually Talking To a Puppy . Animals Do Not Talk To Humans. But They Do Talk About Us In There Language.
What was the most glaring and ironic criticism of slavery after the U.S. Constitution became the law of the US?
It violated the principles underlying the law.
How would you paraphrase the first two lines in Because I could not stop for Death in a way that it emphasizes their irony and What word in line two tells you that the tone is ironic?
Even though she was not ready for death he kindly stopped for her. The word "kindly" tells us the tone is ironic.
