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…that his name was "Noman." With this new information Polyphemus prays to his father Poseidon to have Odysseus and his men punished. Having angered Poseidon, they must wander throughout the sea slowly dying one by one. Odysseus learns that bragging can…

…cause suffering. In contrast to the conventional wisdom while Job suffered his calamities he steadfastly maintained his innocence, while maintaining a constant prayer vigil with God. During Job's era God punished sinners or evildoers. This lesson had…

…understanding of the spiritual and mystical forces in the soul and in nature. The influence of Christianity in the Western Hemisphere has left us with the belief that God chooses to punish or reward your actions in life and perhaps in heaven or hell. "Christianity…

…. These type of random statements and dialogues occur throughout the whole book. Another situation when two people speak without making any sense is when Clevinger is being questioned. “I didn’t say you couldn’t punish me,” said Clevinger. “When?” asked the colonel…

…Odysseus had told him that his name was "Noman." With this new information Polyphemus prays to his father Poseidon to have Odysseus and his men punished. Having angered Poseidon, they must wander throughout the sea slowly dying one by one. Odysseus…

…and if one does happen then there is very little ethics in warfare. We see this when the warriors bring home heads of those they have killed. The justice system is also messed up because a man that has killed may not necessarily get a just punishment. One thing I…

…on a beach while he is sound asleep. Poseidon sees that Odysseus has reached home and asks Zeus if he can punish Odysseus for the final time. Zeus suggests he punish the Phaecians instead for helping Poseidon's enemy. Therefore, as the Phaecians' ship is just…

…he was punished by his wife when she ripped out the pages in is book. The knight disrespected women by harshly violating a maiden's honour, he to was punished for this and not only punished but also punished by a woman. Jankyn and Dame Alice only…

…clear that this structure was a symbol of punishment to the people, but it also came to be a symbol of sin, guilt, death, and release. How did this structure take on so many meanings throughout the book? The answer is that each time…

…and his men punished. Because he angered Poseidon, Odysseus must wander throughout the sea while his men slowly die one by one. Odysseus learns that bragging can have ill effects and uses this knowledge on the island of Phaecians and Ithaca when he does…