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she was hesitant because it's been so long since she's seen him, she's not sure of its really him or not.
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When Penelope first saw Odysseus sitting by the tall pillar after all the wooers had been slain why was she reserved and hesitant?
Because she didn't know if it was actually him, people came to her all the time with lies about Odysseus
Who is Odysseus' wife?
Odysseus' wife was Penelope, daughter of Icarius and Periboea.
Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when he is in his beggar's costume?
No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.
In The Odyssey Odysseus left Penelope bound for what city?
Odysseus left Penelope bound for Troy.
How does Odysseus explain that he has remained faithful to Penelope?
Odysseus was not strictly faithful to Penelope, but was faithful to her 'in his heart.'
What is Penelope first reaction to Odysseus in part 4?
Penelope's first reaction to Odysseus in part 4 of Homer's "The Odyssey" is disbelief. She is hesitant to believe that the beggar in her presence is truly her husband returned after so many years, and she tests him to confirm his identity.
When Penelope first saw Odysseus sitting by the tall pillar after all the wooers had been slain why was she reserved and hesitant?
Because she didn't know if it was actually him, people came to her all the time with lies about Odysseus
Who is Odysseus' wife?
Odysseus' wife was Penelope, daughter of Icarius and Periboea.
Who is eurynome in Odysseus par 2?
he is the housekeeper for penelope and penelope is odysseus wife and odysseus is the king of ithleca
Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when he is in his beggar's costume?
No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.
In The Odyssey Odysseus left Penelope bound for what city?
Odysseus left Penelope bound for Troy.
How does Odysseus explain that he has remained faithful to Penelope?
Odysseus was not strictly faithful to Penelope, but was faithful to her 'in his heart.'
How did Penelope find out the beggar was Odysseus?
Odysseus tells her so directly. Penelope then tests Odysseus, and he passes her test, confirming his identity.
Who told Penelope that Odysseus was coming back?
No one did- Penelope ran a series of tests to identify Odysseus.
Who tells Penelope that Odysseus is alive?
Odysseus who was dressed up as an old beggar told Penelope that Odysseus was alive and would return soon
Who was Odysseus wife?
Penelope
Who was Penelope's husband?
Odysseus
