38 pages 1 hour read

Euripides

Cyclops

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 422

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Essay Topics

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Compare and contrast the three main characters of the play (Odysseus, Polyphemus, and Silenus). How are they similar to each other? How are they different?

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What is the significance of Silenus and the satyrs’ relationship to Dionysus within the context of the play?

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Why does Silenus betray Odysseus when Polyphemus arrives? What does his fabricated story reveal about his character and motivations?

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