Penelope tells the beggar the story of how Odysseus had woven a shroud for her father-in-law Laertes, promising to choose a new husband once she finished. She would unravel the shroud at night to postpone remarrying and had done so for three years.
The beggar tells Penelope a false story about meeting Odysseus and receiving news of his return. He claims to have met Odysseus and that he will soon return to reclaim his house and wife. Penelope later tests the beggar by asking for details about Odysseus, which the beggar fails to provide accurately.
No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.
Penelope asks the beggar for information about Odysseus without realizing she is speaking to Odysseus himself!
Penelope believes that the beggar is her husband, Odysseus, who has returned home in disguise after being away for many years. She tests him by asking him to move their bed, a task only Odysseus could accomplish due to its special construction.
The answer is booty
Penelope's interview with the beggar is ironic because, unbeknownst to her, the beggar is actually her husband, Odysseus, in disguise. Despite spending years waiting for his return, Penelope fails to recognize him, showcasing her loyalty and patience. This encounter reveals the power of disguise and the testing of identity within the epic narrative.
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 .
The Beggar
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
From the passage, it can be concluded that none of the wooers appeal to Penelope, as she does not show interest in any of them. Penelope's lack of trust in the nurse does not necessarily imply trust in the beggar, and there is no evidence given to suggest that only one of the wooers appeals to Penelope.