Question

Use what you know about Odysseus and how he has changed over the course of his journey to explain how the theme “true strength is knowing when not to act” is shown in the story

Answer 1

Answer: Odysseus learned how to not act in situations that he didn't need to by acting as an old man when his image was changed.

Explanation: Odysseus learned how to not act in situations that he didn't need to by acting as an old man when his image was changed.

Answer 2

At first, Odysseus is hard-headed and arrogant he acts without thinking about the consequences. His curiosity leads him to wait around for the Cyclops and then taunt them. This results in getting himself into trouble. It takes him a long time to learn to control himself by waiting for the perfect moment to avenge himself. Waiting can sometimes be more difficult and take more strength than acting.

Explanation: I personally re-worded the sample response :)