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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.
Why does Odysseus spare the lives of two of the suitors?
Odysseus spares the lives of two of the suitors, Phemios and Medon, because they were not as cruel and abusive as the others. Phemios was a bard who entertained the suitors, and Medon was a loyal servant who tried to help protect Telemachus. Odysseus showed mercy towards them for their lesser involvement in the suitors' misdeeds.
Why does Odysseus anticipate that the swineherd will get into a conflict with the suitors?
Odysseus anticipates conflict between the swineherd and the suitors because the suitors have mistreated him in the past by taking advantage of his hospitality at the palace. As the loyal servant of Odysseus, the swineherd is protective of his master's household and is willing to defend it against any threats.
What argument does Eurymachus use to stop Odysseus from killing all the suitors?
Eurymachus argues that it was only Antinous who was responsible for the suitors' behavior and that the rest of the suitors should not be punished for his actions. He also offers to make reparations for the suitors' misdeeds and promises to compensate Odysseus for any losses they have caused.
How does Odysseus respond when Eurymachus offers to repay Odysseus for what the suitors have taken from his house?
Odysseus rejects Eurymachus' offer, telling him that there can be no repayment for the wrongs that have been done in his house. Odysseus seeks justice and refuses any form of compensation for the suitors' actions.
When Odysseus arrives back on Ithaca what things does he want to know from his son?
When Odysseus is first rejoined with his son Telemachus, he asks Telemachus why he has not cleared the house of the suitors. After he reveals himself to his son, he asks how many suitors there are, and who the loyal servants are, so that they may plot their revenge against the suitors.
Do Odysseus challenge Eurymachus to a work contest?
When Odysseus comes home to Ithaca, Penelope has set up a challenge for the suitors to win her hand. Whoever is able to string Odysseus' bow and shoot an arrow cleanly through the ax heads, they will win Penelope. (Penelope, however, has a pretty good idea that no one else will be able to string Odysseus' bow except for him, so while the contest appears fair to the suitors, in reality Penelope has developed a clever plan as to avoid marrying any of them.) None of the suitors are able to string the bow. Then Odysseus comes in. (Remember, he has been disguised by Athena as an old beggar, so no one recognizes him.) To make a long story short, Odysseus is able to successfully complete the contest. Also, it is important to know that Penelope and all of the women have been sent to a room and locked in because Odysseus plans on killing all of the suitors for their crime of attempting to marry Penelope (his wife) while he was still alive. So, Penelope is not aware that someone has won the contest, the someone being Odysseus (in disguise). At the point that Odysseus wins the contest, he becomes Odysseus again, or, rather, back to his recognizable form. The suitors recognize him. Odysseus tells them he's going to kill them and what their crimes were. So, Odysseus shoots, with his bow and arrows, Antinous, the ringleader of the suitors. However, before Odysseus can kill the rest of the suitors, Eurymachus, also a sort of ringleader, steps up to ask mercy of Odysseus. He promises payments back for all the food, etc. the suitors have used up. Odysseus doesn't accept his apology, and kills all the suitors anyhow.
Does Odysseus receive any help in Hades?
Yes, he learns of the death of his mother, the suitors of his wife, and the death of Agamemnon.
Why Odysseus did not have any Ithacan army or generals to help him fight the suitors?
Because they all died when they tried to return home from Troy.
How is the beggar Odysseus treated by the suitors?
The treated Odysseus with hospitality. To treat any one bad was considered shameful and frowned upon in society. If he were treated any negative way it would've been a direct insult to the Gods.
How is the beggar Odysseus treat by the suitors?
The treated Odysseus with hospitality. To treat any one bad was considered shameful and frowned upon in society. If he were treated any negative way it would've been a direct insult to the Gods.
What did Odysseus do after killing the wooers?
After killing the suitors in his home, Odysseus ordered the disloyal servants to clean the hall and dispose of the bodies. He then revealed his identity to his father, Laertes, and they reunited. Together, they prepared to confront any remaining threats from the families of the slain suitors. Ultimately, Athena intervened to restore peace, ensuring Odysseus could reclaim his place in Ithaca.
