Odysseus proves he is a family man by overcoming all the temptations he was faced with. even though he technically wasn't faithful to his wife he still wants to go back home and be with his family.
The wife of Odysseus - Penelope .
Odysseus is disguised as a beggar by the goddess Athena, who is helping him plot his revenge against the suitors who are courting his wife. From the vantage point of a beggar in his own court, Odysseus is able to assess who remains loyal to him, who the suitors are, their habits, and he is able to sow dissent amongst them. The information he gleans allows him to formulate a plan for revenge. Agamemnon's warning also causes Odysseus to be weary in returning home as himself, as he does not know if his wife is true and on his side yet. Odysseus also is able to see if his wife has remained loyal to him after all these years.
Penelope was the mortal wife of mortal Odysseus. Wer are not told how she died.
Odysseus weeps in Ithaca when he is recognized by his loyal dog, Argos, who then passes away after waiting faithfully for his return. Odysseus also weeps when he reunites with his son Telemachus and wife Penelope, overwhelmed with joy and relief to be home after his long journey.
That's just part of it. Odysseus wants to protect himself from the suitors and so Athena disguises him as a beggar, because they both know that even with his loyal servants and his son he cannot overcome the hundreds of suitors at his house courting his wife. Plus, he wants to see if his wife is faithful and probably also would like to know what his son thinks of him.
Odysseus tests his servants and wife before revealing his identity to ensure their loyalty and prove their trustworthiness. After being away for 20 years, he wants to make sure that they have remained faithful and have not been taken advantage of by suitors. By testing them, he ensures that his true identity is only revealed to those who have proven themselves to be loyal and deserving of his trust.
Penelope is the faithful & persevering wife of Odysseus (Roman, Ulysses), their son is Telemachus. They live in Ithaca, waited for Odysseus' return.
Odysseus' wife was Penelope, daughter of Icarius and Periboea.
Odysseus' wife was Penelope, and his son was Telemachus.
Odysseus is trying to return home to Ithaca to be reunited with his wife, Penelope, after fighting in the Trojan War. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles on his journey, his ultimate goal is to be reunited with his family and reclaim his rightful place as king of Ithaca. Penelope, his loyal wife, remains faithful to him despite the suitors who are vying for her hand in marriage in his absence.
The Main theme of the Odyssey is to have perseverance. Odysseus is an example. He persevered even though his crew had died. He also was loyal was to his wife when Circe had offered her to him as a wife.
Penelope, Odysseus' wife, is the only person who doesn't run away from him when he reveals his identity after his long absence. She remains loyal and steadfast, recognizing him despite his disheveled appearance.