Homer identifies Odysseus as the protagonist of the story as:
C. Odysseus has a goal, and the Cyclops gets in the way of his goal.
Odysseus is the protagonist of the play who is brave, and compassionate towards his people and his kingdom. In the play, he fought against the other Kings at Troy. After the war, he struggles to return to his home to Ithaca. During his way of return, he witnesses many hurdles and hardships. Using his cunning techniques, he tricks Cyclops and helps his people and himself to escape from his cave.