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In Book 1 Telemachus tells the suitors?
he's laying down the law.
What does Telemachus tell Penelope's suitors in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1, Telemachus tells the suitors that he will officially give them notice to leave in the morning. He tells the suitors that if they persist in eating at his house, Jove will reckon with them and they will eventually fall in his house (thinly veiled death-threats), with no man left to avenge them. He also tells the suitors to enjoy themselves and not fight, so that they can heard the bard Phemius. He also tells them that the visitor was an old friend of his father Odysseus; Mentes, son of Anchialus, chief of the Taphians.
What plans did Odysseus make with Telemachus?
1. Odysseus goes to the castle 2. Athena will signal then Odysseus will nod at Telemachus 3. Telemachus will go hide the weapons 4. Assess the Suitors 5. Athena will Daze the Suitors 6. Assess the Women 6. Lead those that are loyal out of the castle 7. Telemachus goes to retrieve the weapons 8. They kill the suitors.
Where did The Odyssey begin?
The Odyssey begins in the present with the invocation of the poet asking for help from the muse.The story begins in Mount Olympus, where the gods (with the exception of Poseidon) are meeting.Later in book 1, we join Telemachus on the island of Ithaca. However, the direct story of Odysseus begins in book 6 with Odysseus being found in Scheria by Nausicaa, a Phaeaician princess who takes him to her father, where he begins telling the tale of his return from Troy.
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.
In Book 1 Telemachus tells the suitors?
he's laying down the law.
What does Telemachus tell Penelope's suitors in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1, Telemachus tells the suitors that he will officially give them notice to leave in the morning. He tells the suitors that if they persist in eating at his house, Jove will reckon with them and they will eventually fall in his house (thinly veiled death-threats), with no man left to avenge them. He also tells the suitors to enjoy themselves and not fight, so that they can heard the bard Phemius. He also tells them that the visitor was an old friend of his father Odysseus; Mentes, son of Anchialus, chief of the Taphians.
What does telemachus tell the suitors in book 1?
he's laying down the law.
What is telemachus' problem in book 1?
Telemachus' problem in Book 1 of Homer's "The Odyssey" is the presence of the suitors who have taken over his home in Ithaca, consuming his family's wealth and pushing for his mother Penelope to choose a new husband. Telemachus struggles with asserting himself against these disrespectful suitors and finding a way to reclaim his father's house.
What plans did Odysseus make with Telemachus?
1. Odysseus goes to the castle 2. Athena will signal then Odysseus will nod at Telemachus 3. Telemachus will go hide the weapons 4. Assess the Suitors 5. Athena will Daze the Suitors 6. Assess the Women 6. Lead those that are loyal out of the castle 7. Telemachus goes to retrieve the weapons 8. They kill the suitors.
What is Telemachus's first destination in the odyssey book 1?
Telemachus was the son of Odysseus and Penelope, who was much favoured by the goddess Athene. She prompted him to stand up to Penelope's unruly suitors who had infested their home during Odysseus's 20 year absence, and also to voyage to Pylos and Lacedaemon to enquire after his father's fate. Following Odysseus's return, Telemachus helped his father in the slaughter of the obnoxious suitors, and in standing up to their outraged relatives afterwards. He also appears in the Telegony, a 2-book epic poem about the events following the death of Odysseus. Odysseus was accidentally killed by Telegonus, his son by the goddess Circe. Following his death, Telemachus and Telegonus moved to Aeaea with Penelope, and Telemachus ended up marrying Circe.
What do you learn about the character of telemachus?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," Telemachus is depicted as a brave and loyal son of Odysseus who embarks on a journey to search for his father. Throughout the epic, Telemachus matures and gains confidence, demonstrating his determination and leadership skills as he stands up against the suitors who have overrun his home. He is a symbol of growth, loyalty, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Which book of the bible tells the story of elisha?
1 Kings
In Book 1 when Penelope returns to her room the suitors hope?
The suitors hope that Penelope will choose one of them as her new husband, as they believe Odysseus will never return. They have been pressuring Penelope to make a decision and have been waiting for her to give them an answer.
What book tells who Jesus' great great great grandfather was?
Matthew 1.
How long is Telemachus away from home in the odyssey?
1 year
What is the name of the book that tells the story about World War 1 through the eyes of a horse?
War horse
