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she didn't want them there and felt uncomfortable with their presence
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Penelope feels uneasy and frustrated with the suitors in her house. She is constantly trying to delay and discourage their advances while waiting for Odysseus to return.
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What accusations does Odysseus make against the suitors?
Odysseus calls the suitors out for taking over the house and making Penelope marry one of them.
What was the task Penelope placed for the suitors?
It was Penelope
Who are the two main suitors in Odysseues' house?
The two main suitors in Odysseus' house are Antinous and Eurymachus. They are both prominent members of the group of suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage during Odysseus' absence.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
Who is the leader of the suitors of Penelope?
Antinous is the leader of the suitors of Penelope, as he is the richest, and the most outspoken. Eurymachus is the next most reknowned of the suitors, and is well known for his command of the language.
The suitors wanted to be Penelope's what?
Wife
Did Penelope like any of the suitors?
While Odysseus was gone, his wife Penelope was being forced to entertain a large group of suitors who wanted to marry her. Penelope did not like any of the suitors, and only wanted Odysseus to come home to her.
What does theoclymenus prophecy to Penelope?
Theoclymenus foretells the return of Odysseus to Ithaca and the impending doom for the suitors in Penelope's house. He predicts that bloodshed and death will soon come to the palace.
How were the suitors in The Odyssey bad hosts?
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
Who was the suiter best liked by Penelope slain by telemachus?
Penelope did not like any of the suitors
What do the suitors want from Penelope?
The suitors wan't Penelope to marry them and they will play games to win her over such as: darts, fights, last longest under water, etc.
Why do the suitors want to kill telemachus?
Telemachus is a barrier between them and Penelope. Telemachus insults the suitors in the first two books of the Odyssey, and threatens to eventually kill them. If Telemachus is dead, then there will be no man in the house. Penelope will be forced to marry. Further, it is easier to kill him before he is full grown.
