In Homer's The Odyssey Polyphemus' speech to his ram contradicts whatever impressions we have of him. Why? Provide evidence to illustrate your answer.

Polyphemus, a Cyclops in the epic poem The
Odyssey, is a brute. He is a beast with no manners or gentle nature. He
follows no laws. He and the other Cyclopes do not follow the laws of man or even the
gods. The law of hospitality means nothing to him. When he finds Odysseus and his
companions in his cave and Odysseus demands hospitality, Polyphemus eats some of
Odysseus' men. He is wild and crude and chooses to live a solitary lifestyle, even
having little to no contact with the other Cyclopes. Therefore, it is surprising to hear
the care in his voice as he addresses his ram, wondering why this particular animal will
not go out to pasture as it usually does. He is deeply concerned for the animal calling
it "sweet cousin ram". It's a contradiction for an untamed, wild beast such as
Polyphemus to show that he has the capacity for compassion for another living
thing.