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What plan do Odysseus and telemachus have for the suitors?
Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.
How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.
What are the suitors planning upon the return of telemachus?
The suitors are planning to ambush and kill Telemachus upon his return in order to secure their chances with Penelope and claim Odysseus's estate for themselves. They see Telemachus as a threat to their plans and want to eliminate him.
What is the benefit Penelope sees in marrying the suitors?
Penelope believes that by marrying one of the suitors, she can maintain stability and security for herself and her son, Telemachus. She hopes that by choosing one of the suitors, she can avoid further conflict and possibly prevent them from causing harm to her and her household.
How does Telemachus conduct herself in the conflict with the suitors?
Telemachus conducts himself with a mix of courage and prudence. He stands up to the suitors and takes charge of the situation, but he also seeks advice from his mother and Athena to navigate the conflict tactfully. Telemachus ultimately shows determination in defending his home and family's honor.
What plan do Odysseus and telemachus have for the suitors?
Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.
How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.
Why was Telemachus upset In book 2 of the Odyssey?
Telemachus is upset that the suitors are eating him out of house and home as well as courting his mother.
What happens to the suitors?
Odysseus returns home but remains disguised. Once he learns about the 108 suitors he kills them with the help of Telemachus and Philoeteus.
What are the suitors planning upon the return of telemachus?
The suitors are planning to ambush and kill Telemachus upon his return in order to secure their chances with Penelope and claim Odysseus's estate for themselves. They see Telemachus as a threat to their plans and want to eliminate him.
How does Telemachus get the attention of the suitors?
Telemachus accuses the suitors of eating him out of house and home and tells the suitors that he formally ask them to leave the next day, and makes death threats against them if they refuse to leave. He then calls an assembly of the island's council the next day, where he repeats his accusations.
What is the benefit Penelope sees in marrying the suitors?
Penelope believes that by marrying one of the suitors, she can maintain stability and security for herself and her son, Telemachus. She hopes that by choosing one of the suitors, she can avoid further conflict and possibly prevent them from causing harm to her and her household.
How does Telemachus conduct herself in the conflict with the suitors?
Telemachus conducts himself with a mix of courage and prudence. He stands up to the suitors and takes charge of the situation, but he also seeks advice from his mother and Athena to navigate the conflict tactfully. Telemachus ultimately shows determination in defending his home and family's honor.
Why does telemachus execute the maids?
Telemachus executes the maids because they were disloyal and had consorted with the suitors who were trying to take over his household. Their betrayal was seen as a direct challenge to his authority and a violation of the societal norms of the time. By punishing them, Telemachus asserts his control and restores order to his home.
What instructions does Odysseus give to Telemachus?
He tells him to go home and wait for his fathers arrival as a beggar. He warns Telemachus not to interfere if the suitors are rise but to wait for the signal to hide all the weapons except his own. He also reminds Telemachus not to let any one know that he has returned.
What does Telemachus first think of Odysseus' plan to kill the suitors?
Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus' plan to kill the suitors is reckless and dangerous. He is shocked by the boldness of the plan but eventually comes to support his father's actions as a way to reclaim his home and honor.
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.
