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What was the object Penelope lies about to see if its Odysseus?
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Penelope tells Anticlea to move her and Odysseus' bed to a guest room, knowing full well that the bed cannot be moved without damaging it severely.
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On the morning after Odysseus and Penelope are reunited where do Odysseus Telemachus and the two herdsmen go?
to see his father
On the morning after Odysseus and Penelope are reunited where do Odysseus Telemachus and two herdsmen go?
to see his father
What does Odysseus fear?
odysseus feared he would never return home and that he would never see his wife penelope
What reason does Penelope give Odysseus for having tested him in this way?
to see if he is faithful to her as she is to him
What was Odysseus interest?
Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, was driven through the whole Odyssey by his desire to get home and see his wife, Penelope again.
Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso?
Odysseus wishes to return home to see his wife Penelope and his child Telemachus, whom he has not seen for 20 years.
Why does Odysseus want to return home to Penelope?
Odysseus wants to return home to Penelope because he is deeply devoted to his wife and family. He has been separated from them for a long time due to his journey and trials after the Trojan War, and he yearns to be reunited with his loved ones. Additionally, Odysseus wants to reclaim his throne and kingdom in Ithaca, which has been overrun by suitors vying for Penelope's hand in his absence.
Does Odysseus remain faithful to Penelope while on calypso's island?
No. Odysseus and Calypso are lovers, and even have a child. However, Odysseus does retain the desire to go home, but does not see this as a valid option when a god is blocking the way.
How does Odysseus test his wife to make sure that she has been faithful to him?
Odysseus returns home to his wife Penelope and their son after being away fighting and being shipwrecked to find a host of suitors all wanting to marry Penelope.So Odysseus dressed as a beggar and hung around the suitors so that he could see if anything untoward was taking place with anyone of them and Penelope,which of course there wasn't so Odysseus killed all of the suitors before declaring his presence to Penelope.
What was Penelope's final test for Odysseus?
Penelope's final test for Odysseus was to see if he could move and string his bow, and then shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads. This test was set up as a way for Penelope to confirm if the beggar claiming to be Odysseus was truly her husband returned from his journey. Odysseus passed the test and was reunited with Penelope.
Penelope recognized Odysseus immediately true or false?
False. Penelope does not immediately recognize Odysseus when he returns home in the epic "The Odyssey." She tests him to see if he is truly her husband by setting up the challenge of stringing his bow and shooting an arrow through a line of axes.
What does Odysseus tell Penelope about himself?
Odysseus tells Penelope that he is a friend of her husband who is held captive by Calypso on the island of Ogygia. He mentions that he is a warrior from Ithaca, and that he has been trying to find his way home for many years.
