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The Odyssey: Writing a Character Analysis, Part 3

Question 1 • English 9 A

Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best supports the conclusion that Odysseus is clever?

Answer
A
the rest of you stand by; I'll make the crossingin my own ship, with my own company,
B
We lit a fire, burnt an offering,and took some cheese to eat; then sat in silence
C
‘My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,everyone calls me Nohbdy.’
D
So with our brand we bored that great eye socketwhile blood ran out around the red hot bar.

Explanation

Odysseus shows cleverness when he tells the Cyclops that his name is “Nohbdy.” Later, when the Cyclops calls for help, he cannot clearly tell the other Cyclopes that “Nobody” is attacking him. This wordplay helps Odysseus and his men escape, so choice C best supports the conclusion.

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