The Odyssey Themes

At the end of the episode with Cyclops in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1, what does Polyphemus do that affects future events in the epic?

The importance of loyalty and family, and the dangers of excessive pride are both common (a)   in the Odyssey.

Odysseus's greatest flaw is his (a)   , or excessive pride.

This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

The story of the Cyclops highlights Odysseus's superior _____ and wit.

The story of the Cyclops reveals which one of Odysseus's greatest flaws?

The Cyclops prays to his father, asking him to curse Odysseus's journey home: "Hear me, Poseidon … If truly I am your son, and you acknowledge yourself as my father, grant that Odysseus, who styles himself Sacker of Cities and son of Laertes, may never reach his home in Ithaca. But if he is destined to reach his native land, to come once more to his own house and see his friends again, let him come late, in evil plight, with all his comrades dead, in someone else's ship, and find troubles in his household." Infer: Polyphemus is praying for which misfortunes to happen to Odysseus? (Check all that apply!)