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Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
The test of the great bow?
Penelope, Odysseus's' wife, tell the suitors that are courting her that whoever is able to string Odysseus's' bow and arrow and makes the arrow through all twelve axe tops may marry her
What does Penelope tell the beggar she has been doing to stall the suitors over the years?
Penelope tells the beggar (Odysseus in disguise) that at night she unravels a burial shroud she is making intended for Laertes every night in order to keep the would-be suitors at bay until her husband returns .
What does odysseus's mother tell him?
Odysseus' meets his mother, Antikleia, in the underworld and gives her blood from a sacrifice so that she can speak. She tells him that his son Telemachos is growing up but is helpless against the suitors but Penelope is still loyal to him. His mother also informs him that she herself had died of loneliness.
How does Odysseus' son Telemakhos help in the raid against the suitors?
Telemachus first ensures his mother's safety by getting Penelope to go back to the safety of her room. He helps prepare the suitors' death by telling Eumaeus to tell Euryclea to tell the maids to bar shut the doors of the hall. Telemachus stands by his father's side with sword and spear after Odysseus strings his bow, and shoots the arrow through the 12 axe handles. He then proceeds to help kill the suitors. Telemachus kills Euryades with his spear during the first volley, and Amphimedon with the second spear volley. He then kills Leocritus, son of Evenor. It is assumed he kills several other men, although they are not named. Later on, he tells Odysseus whom to spare.
Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
What does Tiresias tell Odysseus he will find at home?
Tiresias tells Odysseus that he will find suitors in his home who are vying for his wife Penelope's hand in marriage and depleting his resources. He advises Odysseus to be cautious and strategic in dealing with these suitors to reclaim his rightful place as king.
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
Who prayed to Zeus that Odyssey would be release and freed to avenge himself?
In Greek mythology, it was Odysseus himself who prayed to Zeus for release from the island of Calypso so he could avenge himself on the suitors who had taken over his home in Ithaca.
Do you think Odysseus' revenge is justified why or why not?
While Odysseus' revenge can be seen as justified by some due to the wrongs he suffered at the hands of the suitors, others might argue that the extent of the violence and bloodshed he unleashed goes beyond what is morally acceptable. The ethical justification of his revenge is subjective and depends on individual perspectives on justice and retribution.
What causes telemachus to gain confidence to stand up to the suitors?
Athena tell him to figured out that odysseus's dead or alive.If he dead go back to Ithaca and killer the suitors.
How does Athena tell Odysseus himself when he returns home?
In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Athena disguises herself as a mentor named Mentes to inform Odysseus of the situation at home and guide him in his return. She reveals herself to Odysseus in his palace in Ithaca after he has arrived back from his long journey.
What does Athena instruct Odysseus he must tell telemachus?
Athena instructs Odysseus to reveal his true identity to Telemachus and to join forces with him to plan the downfall of the suitors in their home. She advises Odysseus to act cautiously and patiently in order to ensure their success.
The test of the great bow?
Penelope, Odysseus's' wife, tell the suitors that are courting her that whoever is able to string Odysseus's' bow and arrow and makes the arrow through all twelve axe tops may marry her
What is the Penelope ultimate test for Odysseus?
To tell her how there bedchamber is set up.Only Penelope and Odysseus know and a few servants bc Odysseus built it himself.
How does the comic villain reveals himself to be Don John?
You should read it....then I'll tell you.
What is it that Penelope weaves in honor of Laertes or Odysseus in some stories in an effort to ward off the suitors?
Penelope weaves a shroud for Laertes, Odysseus' father, in an attempt to delay her suitors while she waits for Odysseus to return. She promises to choose a suitor once the shroud is completed, but she unravels her weaving every night to buy more time.
