Question

At the end of the episode with the Cyclops in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1, what does Polyphemus do that affects future events in the epic?
A. He destroys Odysseus’ ship.
B. He prophesies that Odysseus will visit Hades.
C. He begs his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus.
D. He tells Odysseus that he will chase him back to Ithaca.

Answer 1

C. He begs his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus.

In the encounter with Polyphemus, after Odysseus blinds him and escapes, Polyphemus calls upon his father, Poseidon, to take revenge on Odysseus for the harm he has caused. This pleads for a curse leads to ongoing difficulties for Odysseus throughout his journey home.