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An Epic Poem The Odyssey?

Odysseus first wishes to kill the sleeping Polyphemus with his sword. Why doesn't he do so?

A. Polyphemus almost never sleeps.
B. With Polyphemus dead no one will be able to open the cave door.
C. Polyphemus is protected by magic from swords.
D. Odysseus is afraid that Polyphemus will kill him.


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The answer is B. Although he is able to trick Polyphemus by blinding him and hiding under the belly of the sheep.