To what extent is Odysseus to blame for the trouble he and his crew find themselves in? Does he redeem himself at all by being the one to help them eventually escape?
Obviously Odysseus is not entirely to blame, his crew members could have stepped up etc. He makes up for this unusual occurrence by making the best decision and carries it out flawlessly.
Why is it easier to attribute Odysseus’ troubles at sea to one single cause—Poseidon avenging his son—than to acknowledge that it might just be a series of unrelated events (bad weather, inept navigation, etc.)? Is it possible that our own modern religions serve a similar purpose in our lives?
I don't think this makes a case for atheism at all personally, but casting blame on one singular item is quicker and easier. Odysseus is truly a war hero and tough nut, he could have made up for small incidents.
If you had witnessed someone kill people that were close to you, like what the Cyclops had done, would you seek revenge? How would you react? Would you be hotheaded like Odysseus or respond calmly and sail away without a word?
I would seek revenge, it's easy to say you would be calm under pressure but if someone killed a person you cared a lot for everyone would show anger.
Do you think what the Cyclops said will come true? Do you believe that if Odysseus never revealed his name to the Cyclops, none of this would have ever happened? Why or why not?
The Cyclops would have realized the man was Odysseus but it would have been too late. Odysseus would have left the island.
Do you think Odysseus’ pride will continue to be a problem? Will his fate continue to stay the same or will he be able to return home safely?
Odysseus will return home, it wouldn't be a good story otherwise.
Captains perspective is different offers several movie and book i do not agree at all with her view of the patriot movie.
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