she made them fall asleep
3 years
3 years
By the time her son went out to find his father Odysseus, she had been putting of the wooers for three, almost four years.
over 20 years
Odysseus had been many years - some say as many as ten, or more - away from Penelope - their son had grown up, but his life had aged him, as well that he went in disguise.
3 years
she made them fall asleep
3 years
By the time her son went out to find his father Odysseus, she had been putting of the wooers for three, almost four years.
3
3 years
3
over 20 years
Odysseus had been many years - some say as many as ten, or more - away from Penelope - their son had grown up, but his life had aged him, as well that he went in disguise.
Penelope is hopeful that the old beggar is able to provide information about her missing husband, Odysseus, who has been away from Ithaca for many years. She wants to get any news or insights about him that the old beggar may have, as she is eager to learn more about his whereabouts and well-being.
Penelope believes that the beggar is her husband, Odysseus, who has returned home in disguise after being away for many years. She tests him by asking him to move their bed, a task only Odysseus could accomplish due to its special construction.
Penelope's first reaction to Odysseus in part 4 of Homer's "The Odyssey" is disbelief. She is hesitant to believe that the beggar in her presence is truly her husband returned after so many years, and she tests him to confirm his identity.