Pls help I dont understand this poem. The poem called Homer's Epic Poem -- THE ODYSSEY

Respond in at least TWO SENTENCES to ONE of the following questions. BE SURE TO TELL ME WHICH QUESTION YOU ARE ANSWERING.

A. In what way does the epic excerpt about the Cyclops and Odysseus express a form of X-Ray vision?

B. Compare Odysseus' trait of pride to that of another person's pride, be it a fictional character or real-life person.

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Pls help I dont understand this poem. The poem called Homer's Epic Poem -- THE ODYSSEY 

Respond in at least TWO SENTENCES to ONE of the following questions. BE SURE TO TELL ME WHICH QUESTION YOU ARE ANSWERING. 

A. In what way does the epic excerpt about the Cyclops and Odysseus express a form of X-Ray vision?

B. Compare Odysseus' trait of pride to that of another person's pride, be it a fictional character or real-life person.

anonymous · Answer

B.  Odysseus's pride is called hubris.  It is the downfall of many Greek characters.  It is the reason he has such a long, difficult journey home.  He failed to give the gods credit for the victory against Troy.  Who do you know who has failed to give credit to others for their victory.