Cunning

Definition

Cleverness used to achieve an aim through deception, concealment or an unexpected strategy.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Cunning is more than telling lies. It means recognising what an opponent expects and finding a way around their advantages. Polyphemus has overwhelming physical power, so Odysseus cannot escape by fighting him on equal terms.
Revise: The character of Odysseus

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GCSE Classics · key term

Cleverness used to achieve an aim through deception, concealment or an unexpected strategy.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Cunning is more than telling lies. It means recognising what an opponent expects and finding a way around their advantages. Polyphemus has overwhelming physical power, so Odysseus cannot escape by fighting him on equal terms.
Revise: The character of Odysseus

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