Odysseus's Escape

What did Polyphemus notice that was different than usual?

Why does Polyphemus think unusual things happened on the morning that Odysseus and his men escaped?

What was the real reason for the change in events?

Why did Odysseus pick the biggest ram for himself?

Did Odysseus deserve to escape? Why do you think that?

Did this tale of a hero? If so, who was the hero and why? If not, why not?

What is a trait that Odysseus has to make him likable?

What is a trait that Odysseus has to make him less likable?

Polyphemus is an example of a​ (a)   character because he shows no change throughout his story. He is also a ​ (b)   character because we don't know why he is the way he is.

• static
• dynamic
• flat
• round