Then looking at him darkly resourceful Odysseus spoke to him: 'What is this word that broke through the fence of your teeth, Atreides?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Odysseus confronts another character about a harsh word spoken.
- In plain terms
- Odysseus asks why someone spoke a rude word.
- What can you take from it?
- Confrontation often arises from perceived disrespect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders handle public insults?
Another view
It is a direct line from epic dialogue without broader context.
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