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What must the suitors in order to win the archery contest?
To win the archery contest and marry Penelope, the suitors must string and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads in a row.
When does Odysseus reveal his identity?
After winning the archery contest he reveals his identity to the suitors and kills them all.
What is an example of jealousy in The Odyssey?
An example of jealousy is when the suitors are jealous that Odysseus was able to win the archery contest.
Why do you think Penelope devices the contest with the bow What does this contest reveal about her charterer?
Penelope devises the contest with the bow to test the suitors' strength and skill, as well as to buy time while she waits for Odysseus to return. This contest reveals Penelope's cleverness and resourcefulness, as she uses her wits to outsmart the suitors and maintain control over her fate. It also shows her loyalty and love for Odysseus, as she ultimately plans to reunite with him once he reveals his true identity.
In the Odyssey What contest does Penelope come up with?
For the suitors to string a bow through twelve loops. Though she only knows that Odysseus can do it.
Why does Penolope set up a contest to string the bow of Odyssys?
Remember that Penelope told her suitors that she will decide whom she will marry when she has finished weaving her gift to Odysseus' father. But one of her suitors found out that she unwove what she did every night. So, Penelope thought of a plan that would stall her decision-making and set up a contest. The contest was that of the man who could string the bow of Odysseus, she would marry. And the bow was known to be toughest to string. And rumors say that only a man as strong as Odysseus can string it. Of course, no one was able to string it except for Odysseus who was disguised as a hermit. And Odysseus killed all Penelope's suitors.
Do Odysseus challenge Eurymachus to a work contest?
When Odysseus comes home to Ithaca, Penelope has set up a challenge for the suitors to win her hand. Whoever is able to string Odysseus' bow and shoot an arrow cleanly through the ax heads, they will win Penelope. (Penelope, however, has a pretty good idea that no one else will be able to string Odysseus' bow except for him, so while the contest appears fair to the suitors, in reality Penelope has developed a clever plan as to avoid marrying any of them.) None of the suitors are able to string the bow. Then Odysseus comes in. (Remember, he has been disguised by Athena as an old beggar, so no one recognizes him.) To make a long story short, Odysseus is able to successfully complete the contest. Also, it is important to know that Penelope and all of the women have been sent to a room and locked in because Odysseus plans on killing all of the suitors for their crime of attempting to marry Penelope (his wife) while he was still alive. So, Penelope is not aware that someone has won the contest, the someone being Odysseus (in disguise). At the point that Odysseus wins the contest, he becomes Odysseus again, or, rather, back to his recognizable form. The suitors recognize him. Odysseus tells them he's going to kill them and what their crimes were. So, Odysseus shoots, with his bow and arrows, Antinous, the ringleader of the suitors. However, before Odysseus can kill the rest of the suitors, Eurymachus, also a sort of ringleader, steps up to ask mercy of Odysseus. He promises payments back for all the food, etc. the suitors have used up. Odysseus doesn't accept his apology, and kills all the suitors anyhow.
What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
Why is the Odysseus' bow and the slaying of the suitors the climax?
The climax of Odysseus' story is the moment when he reveals his true identity and wins the bow contest, signifying his return to power and reclaiming his home. The slaying of the suitors represents his ultimate triumph and the resolution of the challenges he faced during his journey. Together, these events mark the peak of tension and lead to the resolution of the story.
How tall is Kristin Suitors?
Kristin Suitors is 5' 4".
What was Penelope's challenge to the suitors?
Penelope held a contest for the suitors: Whoever could string Odysseus' bow and fire an arrow through twelve axe handles would be able to marry her. This is a trick Odysseus did when he was younger. Only one who can accomplish the feat would be considered man enough to marry her. None of the suitors could do it except for Odysseus, who was still disguised as a beggar.
How does Odysseus plan on recouping what the suitors took from him?
he is going to raid the suitors village
