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Odysseus passes Penelope's tests by:
- Stringing his bow, and shooting an arrow through a dozen axe handles.
- Killing all the suitors
- Odysseus gets angry when Penelope suggests moving the bed, as that would destroy it. He tells Penelope how their bed was made; only they would know.
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What is is Odysseus and Penelopes symbol?
their tree of life in their bedroom.
What does Penelopes treatment of Odysseus the beggar indicate about her character?
She is noble and virtuous. (c)
What must the suitors do to win Penelopes hand in marriage?
By stringing the bow of Odysseus and shooting the bow through the 12 handles of axes.
What is Penelope's final test to prove her husband's identity?
Penelope's final test for Odysseus is to ask him to move their bed, which Odysseus built himself and knows cannot be moved because it is constructed from an olive tree trunk that is part of the structure of their home. Odysseus passes the test by revealing this secret detail, allowing Penelope to finally recognize him as her husband.
What is penelopes response to Odysseus complaint?
Penelope responds to Odysseus' complaints by expressing her own sorrow and the hardships she faced during his absence. She acknowledges his suffering and assures him of her loyalty and love. Penelope's words convey her deep emotions and her longing for their reunion.
What was circe's final warning to Odysseus?
Circe's final warning to Odysseus was to not slaughter Helios's cattle on Thrinacia
Who is Antinous?
One of Penelopes suitors, and also one of the worst suitors. Antinous is the most obnoxious of Penelope's suitors, when Odysseus returns, he is the one that abuses him the most by breaking a chair over his back and insulting him when Odysseus says that he wants to try to bend Odysseus's bow. He is the suitor that plans to kill Telemachus, as well as the one that Odysseus kills first.
What test did Penelope set for he beggar to prove he was Odysseus?
Rather than directly testing Odysseus and questioning him, Penelope asks her maid Eurycleia to move the great bed that Odysseus himself made with his own hands. This is a clever way of testing Odysseus because the bed was made in a way that would be near impossible to move and Odysseus finds Penelopes words 'a knife in [his] heart' The bed was made by using the trunk of an olive tree as the first bedpost, the tree was still rooted to the ground so Odysseus claims that even a man in his prime wouldn't be able to move the bed. Odysseus and Penelope are the only people to know how the bed was created so Odysseus has just give proof that he truly is who he says he is.
His wife makes a final test of Odysseus' identity by getting him to tell?
her about their bed. Odysseus proves his identity by describing their bed, which he explains that he carved himself from an olive tree still rooted to the ground in their bedroom. This specific knowledge convinces his wife that it is truly Odysseus.
How does Odysseus initially respond to penelopes question about his past?
Odysseus initially responds to Penelope's question about his past with a mix of caution and strategic storytelling. He gives her a fabricated account of his journey, emphasizing his hardships and adventures to evoke sympathy and prove his identity. This response not only serves to test Penelope's loyalty but also allows him to gauge her feelings without revealing his true identity right away. Ultimately, his answer reflects both his cleverness and the depth of his love for her.
How did odysseus test eumaeus?
he but raped him
What can the reader predict about Odysseus and Penelopes future relationship?
The reader can predict that Odysseus and Penelope's relationship will likely continue to be strong and resilient, as they have already endured many trials and challenges. Despite the obstacles they face, their mutual love and loyalty to each other will likely help them overcome any future difficulties.
