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Who waited patiently for Odysseus' return while keeping her suitors at bay witha weaving trick?
Penelope, Odysseus's fateful wife
She waited patiently for Odysseus' return while keeping her suitors at bay with a weaving trick?
Penelope
What heroic qualities do Odysseus Telemachus and Penelope have in common?
Their clever minds and ability to trick and persuade easily.
What must Odysseus do after he arrives home from his 20 year journey?
Odysseus returns to the island of Ithaca to hear that his house was plagued with many suitors, demanding Penelope in marriage. Therefore, he disguises himself as a beggar, and enters the estate. He enters the hut of the swineherd, Eumaeus, one of the few honest servants left on his kingdom. He still has no idea who Odysseus is, and meanwhile Telemachus approaches. He, Odysseus' son, has been gone from Ithaca for a year, and came back when Athena warned him about the suitors. When they meet, Telemachus too has no idea who Odysseus is. When Athena reveals his identity, Telemachus and Odysseus weep and embrace each other. After that, Telemachus, the swineherd and Odysseus meet Penelope, who embraces Telemachus Odysseus' old dog is the only one in the hall who recognizes him, and Penelope, after hearing the beggar has news about Odysseus, wants to learn more. During a late night chat between the two, Penelope orders Eurycleia to wash Odysseus' feet-a sign of respect-for the beggar had brought news that Odysseus was coming home now. However, Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus, and he quickly swears her to secrecy. The next day, Penelope decides to test the suitors by handing them Odysseus' massive bow. Many try to string it, but not a single one can't. While this progresses, Odysseus has sneaked out and followed the swineherd and the cowherd. When he reveals his identity, both men embrace him, but he quickly tells him a plan he had thought of. Odysseus enters the hall where the suitors are being attempted. The suitors complain, but Penelope allows him to test himself (Penelope still does not know his identity). The swineherd and cowherd removed Penelope and the maids from the hall, and previously Telemachus stripped the room of arms. For brevity, all four of them slay the suitors and kill the unfaithful servants. After that, Odysseus' identity is revealed Penelope. Suspecting a trick, she decides to test Odysseus. I tried to be as concise as possible, I hope you got the important facts over this.
Why isn't Odysseus recognized when he first arrives?
Odysseus isn't recognized when he first arrives home because he is disguised as a beggar. He purposely chooses to wear a disguise so that he can trick Penelope's suitors. When he confronts Penelope herself, he remains in this disguise to test whether she has forgotten about him, etc., though it is not certain whether Penelope was fooled at all or simply playing a sort of game with Odysseus.
How did Odysseus prove the fedility of his wife Penelope?
Odysseus proved the loyalty of his wife Penelope by being the only one able to string and shoot an arrow through a line of twelve axe heads, a task he accomplished upon his return to Ithaca. This feat symbolized his unique bond with Penelope, as she had never given up hope of his return and had remained faithful to him throughout his long absence.
How was Penelope from The Odyssey a hero?
Penelope was a hero for many reasons: 1) She stayed loyal to her husband. 2) She managed to trick the suitors. 3) She questioned Odysseus till the end. She was cautious and proceeded carefully. 4) She managed to raise her son alone and keep her estate.
Who helped Odysseus trick trick circe?
Hermes.
What is the trick Penelope uses to postpone choosing one of the suitors as a husband?
I think youre referencing "the odyssey" also known as the "Iliad". Penelope (Odysseus' wife) tells her suitors that when she is done sewing a peice of cloth, she will choose a husband. to trick them, she undoes all the work she has done at the end of each day so that the cloth will technically take forever to complete.
Why was Odysseus displeased with Penelope?
Odysseus was displeased with Penelope because she continued to entertain suitors in his absence, despite him being away for many years. He was upset that she did not have faith in his return and feared that she might betray him.
What contest does Penelope devise to test the suitors?
Penelope had over a hundred suitors.Antinous was the lead suitor and the richest and most arrogant of them.Eurymachus was the second leading suitor, who was more elegant in speech.Amphinomous was a man of good understanding.Agelaus, son of Damastor.EurynomousAmphimedonDemoptolemusPisanderEurydamasPolybusEuryadesElatusCtessipusLeocritus...
How does Penelope trick the suitors?
Penelope tricks the suitors by telling them she will choose a new husband once she finishes weaving a burial shroud for Laertes, but she secretly unravels the cloth every night. This delay tactic gives Odysseus time to return home and deal with the suitors himself.
