Question
-The Odyssey,
Homer
What motivates Odysseus to reveal his true name to the Cyclops?
distrust and pride
fear and anger
weakness and fear
pride and anger
Homer
What motivates Odysseus to reveal his true name to the Cyclops?
distrust and pride
fear and anger
weakness and fear
pride and anger
Answers
GPT-5 mini
pride and anger
After escaping, Odysseus taunts the blinded Polyphemus and proudly gives his real name — a boastful act driven by hubris and anger, not by fear.
After escaping, Odysseus taunts the blinded Polyphemus and proudly gives his real name — a boastful act driven by hubris and anger, not by fear.