In the Odyssey what personality trait does Odysseus reveal when he devises a plan to listen to the Sirens' song and yet escape destruction
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In the Odyssey, the personality trait that Odysseus reveals when he devises a plan to listen to the Sirens' song and escape destruction is his cunning or shrewdness.
To arrive at this answer, one needs to understand the context of the situation and evaluate Odysseus's actions and motivations. Here's how you can come to this conclusion:
1. Read or familiarize yourself with the relevant section of the Odyssey where Odysseus encounters the Sirens. In Book 12 of the Odyssey, Odysseus and his crew must navigate the treacherous area of the Sirens, who lure sailors to their deaths with their enchanting songs.
2. Pay attention to the details of Odysseus's plan. Odysseus wants to listen to the Sirens' song but doesn't want to succumb to their enchantment and be destroyed like previous sailors. He instructs his crew to plug their ears with beeswax, rendering them unable to hear the Sirens' song. However, Odysseus himself wants to experience the song, so he orders his crew to tie him securely to the mast of the ship, ensuring that he won't be able to jump overboard or steer the ship towards the Sirens.
3. Analyze Odysseus's motivation and reasoning. Odysseus demonstrates his cunning by recognizing the danger posed by the Sirens and devising a plan to both listen to their song and survive. He shows his shrewdness by acknowledging his own weakness and vulnerability to the Sirens' enchanting voices, so he takes precautions to ensure his safety while allowing himself to experience the song.
Based on these observations, one can conclude that the personality trait Odysseus reveals in this situation is his cunning or shrewdness.