![]() ![]() But at the last moment, he calls out to the Cyclops to declare that it was he, Odysseus, who defeated him, so that the Cyclops can spread his fame and win him glory. Odysseus escapes the Cyclops with most of his crew in part by naming himself Nobody – a symbolic act of self-effacement. For example, Odysseus blinds the Cyclops Polyphemus in order to avenge the deaths of six crew members: the violence is an act of honor because vengeance is customary and just. Sometimes the two pursuits conflict with one another, since striving for glory can lead to reckless, proud behavior that violates customs and angers the gods. Glory is attained mainly by victory in battle and by feats of strength and cunning, while honor is attained by just, lawful behavior. In the course of the story, the two terms acquire distinct meanings. ![]() ![]() Odysseus and other characters are motivated by pursuit of glory and honor. ![]()
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