Question

Near the end of Book 9, "In the One-Eyed Giant's Cave," Odysseus reveals his name to the Cyclops, endangering the lives of his men. Which statement best describes what this textual evidence reveals about Odysseus?

A. By accidentally giving his name, Odysseus reveals that he is often confused and impulsive.
B. By taunting the Cyclops with his name, Odysseus reveals that he is arrogant and vain.
C. By endangering the lives of his men, Odysseus reveals that he doesn't care about others.
D. By revealing his true name, Odysseus reveals that he is proud of his actions.

Answer 1

Answer: that he is vain

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Answer 2

B. By taunting the Cyclops with his name, Odysseus reveals that he is arrogant and vain.

He previously had already escaped from the Cyclops, with a great plan and telling him that his name was nobody, he escaped the other cyclops, but when he was in the boat safely he showed off his arrogance by saying his name and taunt the cyclop.