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What action begins Odysseus' revenge on the suitors?
Odysseus shoots a bow at Antinous... and it killed him
How does Odysseus react to being attacked by Antinous?
Odysseus broods and plots his revenge, retreating to the corner to eat.
What do the suitors look for after Odysseus shoots Antinous?
After Antinous is killed, the other suitors look for their weapons so that they can kill Odysseus in revenge. They can find neither shield nor spear.
When Odysseus is getting his revenge what is his first target and why is this his first target?
antinous because he was the lead suitor! duuhhh:P
What is Antonio's doing when Odysseus shoots him why is he the first?
Antinous, not Antonio, is the one shot by Odysseus in "The Odyssey" for plotting against him. Antinous is the first suitors to be killed by Odysseus because he is the ringleader of the suitors and the most aggressive in his behavior towards Penelope and Telemachus. His actions make him the primary target when Odysseus takes his revenge.
What does the leader of the suitors do to Odysseus?
He challenges Odysseus and of course Odysseus wins and later he kills the leader of the suitors.
How did Odysseus kill Antinous?
Odysseus shot unsuspecting Antinous through the throat with an arrow from his mighty bow, as Antinous was eating an apple.
What did Odysseus do to Antinous?
he pierced Antinous's chin with an arrow
Why does Odysseus kill Antinous?
Antinous was wooing Odysseus' wife Penelope, and eating Odysseus' food, wine and livestock. Odysseus had also wished that Antinous would die before his wedding day, and Odysseus proved his own words. Further, Antinous had proved to be an ungracious man, abusing Odysseus whom he thought a beggar. Antinous was thus not worthy of mercy.
Why does Odysseus hate Antinous?
Antinous is wooing his wife Penelope. Also, Antinous is rude, obnoxious, and treats Odysseus poorly. When Odysseus is a beggar asking for food, Antinous not only gives him no food, but also throws a foot stool at him. Antinous also earlier previously encouraged Irus the beggar to fight Odysseus.
How does antinous treat the disguised Odysseus?
Antinous treated Odysseus wrong by throwing a chair at him. Antinous continually verbally abuses Odysseus, and refuses to give him any of his food. Antinous abuses his privilege as a guest by dining on Odysseus' wines and livestock without proper respect.
What fate does Odysseus wish for Antinous?
Odysseus wishes Antinous a terrible death before his wedding day.
