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Q: What did Antinous threaten if the beggar succeeded in bending the bow?
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What if the beggar (Odysseus) succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?

to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men


Even if the beggar (Odysseus) succeeded in bending the bow what did antinous threaten?

to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men


Even if the beggar Odysseus succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?

to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men


What is the reaction of the other suitors after Antinous strikes the disguised Odysseus?

The suitors considered Antinous ungracious for treating the beggar so poorly and warned Antinous that if the beggar were really a god, then Antinous might suffer some ill fate.


Why does Odysseus hate Antinous?

Antinous is wooing his wife Penelope. Also, Antinous is rude, obnoxious, and treats Odysseus poorly. When Odysseus is a beggar asking for food, Antinous not only gives him no food, but also throws a foot stool at him. Antinous also earlier previously encouraged Irus the beggar to fight Odysseus.


Why do you think Antinous treats Odysseus so badly?

Antinous seems to have an air of self-importance, and believes he is far better than a beggar. For a beggar to even talk to him is considered an insult to him.


When beggar wanted to try to bend the bow how did antinous react?

Antinous told the beggar that he was already lucky to have dined equally among the men, and having been allowed to listen to the suitors' conversations. Antinous accuses him of drinking too much wine.


What warning is Antinous given after he throws a stool at Odysseus?

Antinous is warned that Odysseus, the wandering beggar, may actually be a god in disguise.


What suitor was angry at Odysseus?

Antinous became angry at Odysseus the beggar for several reasons.Antinous did not feel like he should have to give any of his food to a beggar.Antinous felt like the beggar was a bad omen who should stay away from him.The beggar insulted Antinous breeding.


When the beggar Odysseus wanted to try to bend the bow how did Antinous react?

Antinous laughed at him, but Penelope sayd that anyone can try, so he just did it)


How did Antinous react when the beggar wanted to try to bend the bow?

Antinous told the beggar that he was already lucky to have dined equally among the men, and having been allowed to listen to the suitors' conversations. Antinous accuses him of drinking too much wine.


Why does Antinous wants to kill Odysseus?

Antinous never wants to kill Odysseus, because he never realizes Odysseus is still alive. He may have wanted to kill the beggar, whom is Odysseus in disguise, but is prevented from doing so by honour and Telemachus' threats. Odysseus as a beggar begs from Antinous and curses him when Antinous refuses impolitely. He does want to marry Penelope, Odysseus' wife.