I think that the excerpt from part 2 of The Odyssey that best supports the conclusion that Odysseus is clever is excerpt 5, “He had gone to the land of the Laestrygonians, and had been attacked by them, but had escaped.”
Odysseus’ plan was to sail past this island, but his men begged him to stop there. When they did, Odysseus told his men that he would stay on board while they went ashore. He then told them they should return after they had built a fire so he would know if they were in trouble.
When his men were attacked by giants (who were eating them), they did not light the fire because they were afraid of being killed by their enemies. However, Odysseus was able to escape with his life and return home safely because he thought ahead and planned accordingly.
What Excerpt From Part 2 of The Odyssey Best Establishes Odysseus’s Weakness?
Updated: November 28, 2022
Odysseus's main weakness is his hubris, or excessive pride. This is best seen in his interactions with the Cyclops, where he taunts the Cyclops and tells him his real name, even though he knows doing so is dangerous.
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