Cyclops

Compare and contrast the three main characters of the play (Odysseus, Polyphemus, and Silenus). How are they similar to each other? How are they different?

What is the significance of Silenus and the satyrs’ relationship to Dionysus within the context of the play?

Why does Silenus betray Odysseus when Polyphemus arrives? What does his fabricated story reveal about his character and motivations?