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How is Odysseus and Telemachus interrupted when they go to see laertes?
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On the morning after Odysseus and Penelope are reunited where do Odysseus Telemachus and the two herdsmen go?
to see his father
On the morning after Odysseus and Penelope are reunited where do Odysseus Telemachus and two herdsmen go?
to see his father
What does Athena encourage Telemachus to do?
Athena encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to see if his father Odysseus is still alive and when he finishes this journey to go and kill the suitors.
What is Telemachus reaction to seeing his father after so many years?
Telemachus is shocked and overjoyed to see his father, Odysseus, after so many years. He initially doubts that it is truly his father and tests him by asking about a secret only Odysseus would know. Once he confirms that it is indeed his father, Telemachus embraces him and weeps with happiness.
When did Odysseus see Laertes?
Odysseus saw his father throughout his life, and before he left for Troy. After he came back, he saw his father shortly after killing all the suitors and cleaning up his home. Laertes joined Odysseus in battle against the suitors' families, throwing the first spear and killing Eupeithes, father of Antinous, as the spear pierced his helmet and stuck through his head.
Did Odysseus see his dead father Laertes in his contact with the world of the dead?
NO. Odysseus wasn't real
Why is Eumaeus excited to see Telemachus?
Eumaeus is excited to see Telemachus because he has not seen him in a long time, and Telemachus is like a son to him. Telemachus' return also signifies a change in the household and brings hope for the future of Odysseus' house.
On the morning after Odysseus and Penelope are reunited where do Odysseus Telemachus and the two herdsmen go?
to see his father
On the morning after Odysseus and Penelope are reunited where do Odysseus Telemachus and two herdsmen go?
to see his father
To what does Homer compare the crying of Odysseus and Telemachus?
Homer compares the crying of Odysseus and Telemachus to the sound of a bird of prey in Greek mythology.
What reason is given for Odysseus recognition of Athena while telemachus is unable to see her?
The gods choose who can see them and who can't. In this case Athena just shows herself to Odysseus
What does Athena encourage Telemachus to do?
Athena encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to see if his father Odysseus is still alive and when he finishes this journey to go and kill the suitors.
Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso?
Odysseus wishes to return home to see his wife Penelope and his child Telemachus, whom he has not seen for 20 years.
What is Telemachus reaction to seeing his father after so many years?
Telemachus is shocked and overjoyed to see his father, Odysseus, after so many years. He initially doubts that it is truly his father and tests him by asking about a secret only Odysseus would know. Once he confirms that it is indeed his father, Telemachus embraces him and weeps with happiness.
How does Menelaus know that Telemachus is Odysseus' son?
Menelaus notices Telemachus's hands and feet. (weird, i know). While talking to his wife, Helen (the Helen) he says, "Now that you mention it, I see the likeness too. . .Odysseus'feet were like the boy's, his hands as well, his glancing eyes, his head, and the fine shock of his hair." How he remembered all that about Odysseus, I don't know. Menelaus also realizes Telemachus must be Odysseus's son because when he speaks of him, Telemachus breaks down and starts crying right there.
When did Odysseus see Laertes?
Odysseus saw his father throughout his life, and before he left for Troy. After he came back, he saw his father shortly after killing all the suitors and cleaning up his home. Laertes joined Odysseus in battle against the suitors' families, throwing the first spear and killing Eupeithes, father of Antinous, as the spear pierced his helmet and stuck through his head.
How long was Odysseus away from home?
Odysseus is away from fair Ithaca for 20 years. The war of Troy lasts for 10 years, and his journey (the Odyssey) lasts 10 more years. In these 20 years, he does not see either his wife Penelope or his son Telemachus.
