Odysseus demonstrates loyalty to his men by ensuring they all escape from the Cyclops' cave before he leaves, using a strategy that allows them to sneak out undetected under the sheep.
In Homer's epic, The Odyssey, Odysseus demonstrates his loyalty to his men during their escape from the Cyclops' cave by making sure that all of his men have escaped before he leaves. Rather than escaping first or putting himself in a safer position, Odysseus binds his men to the undersides of the sheep.
This ingenious plan allows his men to sneak out undetected while the blind Cyclops, Polyphemus, unknowingly lets them out as he feels the backs of the sheep, checking for escaping prisoners. The strategic move solidifies Odysseus's role as a capable and dedicated leader, fully committed to the safety and well-being of his crew.
Each man was able to escape, and Odysseus was the last to leave, ensuring the successful evasion of their captor.