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Q: When Odysseus returns home who is the first person he reveals his identity to?
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Who is the way only person who doesn't run away from the terrifying Odysseus?

Penelope, Odysseus' wife, is the only person who doesn't run away from him when he reveals his identity after his long absence. She remains loyal and steadfast, recognizing him despite his disheveled appearance.


Who is the first person Odysseus encounters when he returns to Ithaca?

The first person Odysseus met was Eumaeus his swineherd.


Who does Odysseus reveal himself to first?

The first person he reveals himself to is his Son.


Who is the first person to whom Odysseus show his true identity?

The right way


Who recognizes Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?

When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.


Who recognized Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?

When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.


In Book XVII who first approaches Odysseus when he returns to Ithaca and warns him that his home is full of enemies.?

The first person to approach Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca is Athena disguised as a young shepherd. She warns him that his home is full of enemies and advises him on how to handle the situation.


Why does Odysseus hide his true identity from his old servant Eumaeus?

Although the reasons are not explicitly given, by appearing as a traveler, uninvested in the troubles, Eumaeus is more likely to be honest with Odysseus. Odysseus wishes to test Eumaeus' loyalty as Odysseus does not know if Eumaeus is loyal until much later. Odysseus wishes to keep his secret, and telling one person will make his plans less likely to succeed. Further, there is no real benefit to telling Eumaeus when he first meets him.


Which suitor does Odysseus give a chance to?

Amphinomous. Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, warns Amphinomous that although he is a well-respected man and a considerable person, if he does not leave the house, he will be killed by Odysseus when he returns home.Amphinomous feels a dark forboding, but does not return to his home. Instead he stays, and is eventually killed by Telemachus with a thrown spear.


How Identity developed?

Identity is formed through interaction with other.


How did Odysseus prove the fedility of his wife Penelope?

Odysseus proved the loyalty of his wife Penelope by being the only one able to string and shoot an arrow through a line of twelve axe heads, a task he accomplished upon his return to Ithaca. This feat symbolized his unique bond with Penelope, as she had never given up hope of his return and had remained faithful to him throughout his long absence.


What is a person identity?

The combined qualities of a person