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Why do the suitors think Odysseus killed Antinous?
The suitors believe Odysseus to have killed Antinous by mistake, and they threaten to kill him as well.
What is Antinous doing when Odysseus shoots him?
Antinous is eating an apple. He does not suspect a thing.
Who was the leading suitor killed by Odysseus?
Antinous is the leading suitor killed by Odysseus.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
Why do the other suitors speak against Antinous?
The other suitors do not think it right that Antinous has assaulted Odysseus (the beggar), and warn that it may be some god in disguise. After realizing that Odysseus has killed Antinous intentionally and intends to kill them all, they try to appease Odysseus by blaming all the trouble on Antinous.
What is Antonio's doing when Odysseus shoots him why is he the first?
Antinous, not Antonio, is the one shot by Odysseus in "The Odyssey" for plotting against him. Antinous is the first suitors to be killed by Odysseus because he is the ringleader of the suitors and the most aggressive in his behavior towards Penelope and Telemachus. His actions make him the primary target when Odysseus takes his revenge.
What action begins Odysseus' revenge on the suitors?
Odysseus shoots a bow at Antinous... and it killed him
What do the suitors look for after Odysseus shoots Antinous?
After Antinous is killed, the other suitors look for their weapons so that they can kill Odysseus in revenge. They can find neither shield nor spear.
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.
When did Antinous die?
Antinous died in 130.
Is Antinous a protagonist or an antagonist?
Antinous is an antagonist.
Who is the father of antinous?
In the Odyssey, Antinous' father is Eupeithes.
