In The Odyssey the poet Homer explores the theme of a civilized society and hospitality or xenia through many of the adventures and characters that Odysseus encounters on his journey home. One such event that illustrates this theme occurs when Odysseus lands on the ... now shows the transformation of the Cyclops from an unfriendly creature to a cold and uncaring killer through vivid, realistic imagery created by Odysseus. Suddenly, his nature changes and "without a word in reply" the Cyclops attacks the men. Homer uses a double simile in lines 9.326-330 to provide the gory details of how the ...

• Word Count: 1042
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School