What can be inferred about the Cyclops?

A. He lives in fear of Zeus and all the rest of the Greek gods.

B. He sided and fought with the Trojans during the war.

C. He is eager to provide food and shelter to his guests.

D. He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks.

Answer: D. He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks.

In Homer’s “Odyssey,” the character of Polyphemus the cyclops is depicted as both outrageous and innocent, violent and naive. He helps as a foil to the star Odysseus and highlights the standing of intelligence and ingenuity in overcoming obstacles. He lives in terror of Zeus and all the rest of the Greek gods. He sided and boxed with the Trojans during the warfare. He is eager to provide food and shelter to his guests.