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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.
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Who was the suiter best liked by Penelope slain by telemachus?
Penelope did not like any of the suitors
What was the task Penelope placed for the suitors?
It was Penelope
Whom does Antinous blame for the suitors' bad behavior?
Antinous blames Penelope for stringing the suitors along and not committing to marry any of them.
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
How were the suitors in The Odyssey bad hosts?
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
What is the benefit Penelope sees in marrying the suitors?
She does not see any, she wants Odysseus to come home.
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.
What does Penelope ask the suitors to do?
Wait for her to finish weaving
How does Penelope learn of what the suitors are thinking?
You may want to rephrase the question, because it is clear she knew the suitors were after her.
Where is Penelope during the slaughter of the suitors?
During the slaughter of the suitors in the Odyssey, Penelope is kept in her chambers away from the violence. She is not aware of what is happening until after the event has concluded.
How was Penelope able to delay marriage for three years?
Penelope told the suitors that she would weave a tapestry, and once she was finished, she would marry one of the suitors. Penelope weaved during the day, but secretly undid her work at night.
