Question
What does Odysseus do when his men eat the lotus plant that shows the epic hero characteristic of leadership?
He forces his men to leave and continue the journey home.
He sends his best men to investigate the island.
He comes up with a plan to defeat the lotus-eaters.
He instructs his men on how to avoid tasting the lotus.
He forces his men to leave and continue the journey home.
He sends his best men to investigate the island.
He comes up with a plan to defeat the lotus-eaters.
He instructs his men on how to avoid tasting the lotus.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the episode with the lotus-eaters from Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus demonstrates his leadership by **forcing his men to leave and continue the journey home** after they consume the lotus plant, which causes them to forget their desire to return home. When he realizes the danger the lotus poses to his men's determination, he takes action to bring them back to their senses and ensure they continue their voyage. This moment illustrates Odysseus's role as a leader who prioritizes the mission and the welfare of his crew.