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Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story.
She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."
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When Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus what does his son think?
Telemachus is shocked and initially doesn't believe his father is truly Odysseus, as he has been away for so long and looks different. Eventually, he is convinced by certain signs and recognizes him as his father. They embrace and weep together.
Is telemachus' suspicion about his father's identity justified?
Yes, Telemachus' suspicion about his father's identity is justified due to the long absence of Odysseus and the many challenges he faced on his journey home. Telemachus has reason to doubt the stories circulating about his father's fate and believes he must investigate further to uncover the truth.
What are the problems in the Odyssey?
Some of the problems in the Odyssey include Odysseus' struggle to return home after the Trojan War, facing various supernatural obstacles and dangers along the way. Additionally, his home in Ithaca is overrun by suitors vying for his wife's hand in marriage, leading to a challenging reunion and a final confrontation.
How many suitors must Odysseus face in his hall?
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
How many suitors must Odysseus kill?
Odysseus kills 108 suitors upon his return to Ithaca in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer.
What role does Athena play is reuniting Odysseus with his son Telemachus?
I don't know, but it must be stupid...
Who must Odysseus consult to learn his destiny?
Odysseus talk to athena and athena tells him
What does Athena instruct Odysseus to do now that he is in Ithaca?
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca from his voyage at sea, he is disguised as a beggar and lives with Eumaeus, the swineherd. Odysseus then must win the contest of strining a bow and shooting an arrow through axe-heads that Penelope set up. After he has done this, he must battle his wife's suitors and reclaim his spot as king.
What is happening in Ithaca while Odysseus is away?
While Odysseus is away from Ithaca, several of the lords and chiefs are heading over to where Odysseus has built his home because they believe that their King is dead. The begin to try and get Penelope to marry them and anger Telemachus who believes that his father is still alive. Athena eventually comes and tells Telemachus that his father is in fact still alive and then tells him what he must do to get the suitors to leave.
Is Odysseus married?
Yes, he's married to Penelope. Odysseus and Penelope have a son, Telemachus. Odysseus tells Penelope, "You must promise me, if I don't come back by the time Telemachus has a beard, you must marry." Penelope promises. Odysseus, still alive after 20 years, comes back to Ithaca to find suitors (men who are trying to marry Penelope) all over his home. Penelope knew he was still alive after 20 years, but people kept telling her he was dead. Suitors are very mean. Athena discuises Odysseus as an old beggar, and he, and telemachus go to their house. Penelope doesn't know it's odyssus. she tells Odysseus (the "beggar") that he still loves Odysseus and promised that she'd marry when telemachus had a beard. he had a beard now. so she held a contest to pick a husband. the contest was to string Odysseus's box & shoot an arrow through 12 ax handles. all the suitors failed to string the bow. Odysseus, the beggar, strung the box, and shot it through the 12 ax handles. he, and telemachus, killed the suitors. Athena turned Odysseus back into his old self after he killed the suitors. Penelope didn't know if it was really Odysseus, so she told the maids to remove their bed from their tree & into another room. Odysseus got mad, since right after he left for troy, he built their house & bed around a tree. Their bed was basically their symbol. Penelope then realized it was really Odysseus. Penelope & Odysseus were then reunited with each other again. Hope I helped! (:
When Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus what does his son think?
Telemachus is shocked and initially doesn't believe his father is truly Odysseus, as he has been away for so long and looks different. Eventually, he is convinced by certain signs and recognizes him as his father. They embrace and weep together.
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.
List at least five images or events from Odysseus's battle with the suitors?
he shoots antinous in the throat (to start the battle) Odysseus asks Athena for help, but Athena says Odysseus must prove himself first Odysseus and his fellow fighters throw four spears that hit, while the opponents' miss. this is Athena's doing a dark cloud takes the shape of Athena's shield over the suitors, and omen of death Hermes comes and leads the suitors' ghosts to the underworld
What must Odysseus do after he arrives home from his 20 year journey?
Odysseus returns to the island of Ithaca to hear that his house was plagued with many suitors, demanding Penelope in marriage. Therefore, he disguises himself as a beggar, and enters the estate. He enters the hut of the swineherd, Eumaeus, one of the few honest servants left on his kingdom. He still has no idea who Odysseus is, and meanwhile Telemachus approaches. He, Odysseus' son, has been gone from Ithaca for a year, and came back when Athena warned him about the suitors. When they meet, Telemachus too has no idea who Odysseus is. When Athena reveals his identity, Telemachus and Odysseus weep and embrace each other. After that, Telemachus, the swineherd and Odysseus meet Penelope, who embraces Telemachus Odysseus' old dog is the only one in the hall who recognizes him, and Penelope, after hearing the beggar has news about Odysseus, wants to learn more. During a late night chat between the two, Penelope orders Eurycleia to wash Odysseus' feet-a sign of respect-for the beggar had brought news that Odysseus was coming home now. However, Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus, and he quickly swears her to secrecy. The next day, Penelope decides to test the suitors by handing them Odysseus' massive bow. Many try to string it, but not a single one can't. While this progresses, Odysseus has sneaked out and followed the swineherd and the cowherd. When he reveals his identity, both men embrace him, but he quickly tells him a plan he had thought of. Odysseus enters the hall where the suitors are being attempted. The suitors complain, but Penelope allows him to test himself (Penelope still does not know his identity). The swineherd and cowherd removed Penelope and the maids from the hall, and previously Telemachus stripped the room of arms. For brevity, all four of them slay the suitors and kill the unfaithful servants. After that, Odysseus' identity is revealed Penelope. Suspecting a trick, she decides to test Odysseus. I tried to be as concise as possible, I hope you got the important facts over this.
What are some examples of irony in The Odyssey?
one example is in book 4, lines 110-114 (may be different depending on what version of the text you have) Where Menelaus mentions how upset Odysseus' family must be, however he does not know he is speaking to Odysseus' son, Telemachus
Is telemachus' suspicion about his father's identity justified?
Yes, Telemachus' suspicion about his father's identity is justified due to the long absence of Odysseus and the many challenges he faced on his journey home. Telemachus has reason to doubt the stories circulating about his father's fate and believes he must investigate further to uncover the truth.
What three steps must Telemachus take as part of Odysseus' plan for revenge against suitors?
he had to hold back when the suitors were making fun of his father, hide the armors and shields and something else...
