How does the word squirrel contribute to the passages tone?

By comparing himself to a “squirrel”, the author creates a tone of panic because the squirrel part contribute to the panic that happens next.

it should discride this whale so it shouldnt be that hard

b. and i with my fighting heart, i thought at

first / to steal up to him [the cyclops].   the cyclops’ actions first odysseus to take

action after killing his men and trapping in the cave revealed his intent of

doing them harm.   that is why odysseus

blinded him to enable him and his men to escape.