Question

Odysseus takes responsibility for many of the "twists and turns" in his journey due to his choices. For instance, taunting Polyphemus after blinding him enrages Poseidon, who then prolongs Odysseus' journey back home. Odysseus says, "I am Odysseus, son of Laertes, well known to all for my deceptive skills" , highlighting his pride, which leads to challenges. rephrase like a 8th grader (keeping quotations the same)

Answer 1

Odysseus has to own up to a lot of the "twists and turns" in his journey because of the choices he makes. For example, when he taunts Polyphemus after blinding him, it makes Poseidon really angry, which stretches out Odysseus's journey home even more. Odysseus himself even states, "I am Odysseus, son of Laertes, well known to all for my deceptive skills," showing that his pride plays a big role in the challenges he faces.