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How and why did Odysseus try to avoid the Trojan War?
Odysseus tried to avoid the Trojan War because he had a peaceful kingdom and a wife and son. He didn't want to leave them. He also had received a prophecy when he was quite young that stated that if Odysseus was to partake in the war, he would not return for twenty years. To avoid being forced to honor his previous promise to Menelaus, he dressed in his finest, took a plow, a bull, and a donkey, and went to his fields and spread salt on the fertile ground (salt prevents any further growth), pretending to think it was seed. In summary, he pretended to be insane. His plan failed because Menelaus (suspecting Odysseus's plan) threw Odysseus's son in the path of the plow. Odysseus forgot his plan and saved his son, but had to go to war.
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
How did Odysseus feel about going to war with Troy?
He was against it. He wanted to stay home with his wife and new child.
Who tried to escape going to the Trojan war by pretending insanity?
Odysseus, but his ploy did not work for he moved out of the way of his son to save him.
What happened to Odysseus after Trojan war?
Odysseus is an epic hero. Based on what you know about the Trojan War and Odysseus, write a paragraph predicting what you think The Odyssey will be about.
How and why did Odysseus try to avoid the Trojan War?
Odysseus tried to avoid the Trojan War because he had a peaceful kingdom and a wife and son. He didn't want to leave them. He also had received a prophecy when he was quite young that stated that if Odysseus was to partake in the war, he would not return for twenty years. To avoid being forced to honor his previous promise to Menelaus, he dressed in his finest, took a plow, a bull, and a donkey, and went to his fields and spread salt on the fertile ground (salt prevents any further growth), pretending to think it was seed. In summary, he pretended to be insane. His plan failed because Menelaus (suspecting Odysseus's plan) threw Odysseus's son in the path of the plow. Odysseus forgot his plan and saved his son, but had to go to war.
Who tried to escape going to war by pretending insanity?
Odysseus
What was Odysseus's attitude about going to war against Troy?
He tried to be excused.
What two warriors tried to get out of going to the Trojan war?
Achilles and Odysseus
Who was Achilles and how did he try to avoid going to war?
Achilles was a legendary Greek hero and a central character in Homer's "Iliad," known for his unmatched prowess in battle during the Trojan War. To avoid going to war, he disguised himself as a woman and hid among the daughters of King Lycomedes on the island of Skyros. However, Odysseus discovered his true identity by presenting gifts that included weapons, prompting Achilles to reveal himself and ultimately join the conflict. His participation was driven by a desire for glory, despite his earlier attempts to evade his fate.
How did Jefferson feel about going to war?
he sought to avoid war
Why does Odysseus rally his men?
To win the war, win the battle, avoid danger, keep up morale.
How could you avoid going into the civil war?
To avoid going to war you could pay some one to go for you.
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
How did Odysseus try to get out of fighting in the war?
He pretended to be mad and sowed his fields with salt instead of seeds
How did congress feel about going to war with great Britain?
they wanted them to avoid war!
What were the goals of Great Britain in 1939?
To try and avoid war.
