Odysseus reveals his true identity to Polyphemus because he is absorbed in the moment. He has just designed an ingenious escape and blinded a cyclops, and, caught up in the glory of the moment doesn't think about the consequenses of his actions. Hubris (excessive pride) is one of his character flaws.
He revealed his true identity because he was boasting about being clever and stuff. He wasn't being very bright, as usual.
He did not say anything to Poseidon; rather, he blinded Polyphemus, the god's cyclops son, because of his pride (his hubris) Odysseus revealed his true identity to the cyclops, and in return Polyphemus told his father (the resulting hamartia.)
He tells her about their bed and how its made out of the olive tree and immovable. Only something that Odysseus and her knew.
Odysseus and his men then took the timber and heated the sharpened end in the fire until it glowed red. Then, with all their strength, they pushed the red-hot point into the eye of Polyphemus. The Cyclops howled and woke up flailing, but he was now blind.
Odysseus' decision to stay at Polyphemus' cave proves disastrous. When the Cyclops returns, he kills several of Odysseus' men and eats them. Odysseus manages to escape, but his blinding of Polyphemus, who was a son of Poseidon, has terrible consequences. When Odysseus finally reveals his true identity to Polyphemus, the monster prays to his father for vengeance. This prayer brings about Poseidon's persecution of Odysseus and in Odysseus' return from Troy being significantly delayed.
In chapter 9 of the Odyssey, Odysseus foolishly reveals his true identity to Polyphemus the Cyclops after blinding him. This action leads to Polyphemus seeking revenge and making it harder for Odysseus and his men to escape.
Odysseus does not reveal his true identity to his wife Penelope when he first returns to Ithaca because he needs to test her loyalty and the loyalty of his household members. He also wants to ensure that he has a strategic advantage in dealing with the suitors who have taken over his home in his absence. Additionally, revealing his true identity prematurely could jeopardize his plans for revenge and reclaiming his kingdom.
Odysseus wanted to take credit for blinding Polyphemus in order to assert his dominance and instill fear in the cyclops. By revealing his true identity, Odysseus was also trying to gain favor with the gods, to whom Polyphemus was related, in hopes of securing their help in their escape. Additionally, by showing his cleverness and resourcefulness in outwitting the cyclops, Odysseus was highlighting his capability as a hero.
The name Nohbody is ironic because when Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is Nohbody, Polyphemus's fellow Cyclopes would not know who to blame when he calls for help. This allows Odysseus to escape Polyphemus's cave, despite calling out for help and revealing his true identity to the Cyclopes.
Odysseus' plan to blind Polyphemus using a sharpened stake was clever, as it allowed them to escape from the cyclops' cave by hiding under the bellies of his sheep. However, his decision to reveal his true name to Polyphemus after successfully escaping ultimately led to Poseidon's wrath and caused further challenges for Odysseus and his crew during their journey home.
No, the movie Forrest Gump did not reveal the true identity of a mentally retarded person.
The order in which Odysseus reveals herself to her friends and loved ones builds suspense by creating anticipation and mystery. By strategically choosing who to reveal her true identity to first, Odysseus heightens tension and keeps the reader or audience engaged as they wait to see how each character will react to the revelation. This sequencing also allows for a gradual unveiling of Odysseus' true identity, adding layers of complexity to the narrative and increasing the emotional impact of each reveal.