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well in my opinion it would be both because penelope was alone with suitors wooing her when she wanted her husband. on the other hand odysseus was fighting his life against a one eyed giants, giants the gods themselves and other horrible things.
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∙ 12y ago
Both Odysseus and Penelope experienced great pain and suffering, albeit in different ways. Odysseus faced physical challenges and danger on his journey home, while Penelope endured years of waiting and uncertainty about her husband's fate. Both of their pains were significant and impactful in their own right.
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∙ 12y agoThis is opinion based so you may want to do some own research of your own, but I'll help -
Odysseus - has been away at Troy for 10 years and spends an additional 10 years travelling to get back home - hasn't seen his son except for a few days or so when he was a newborn - his entire force of men, who he would have been close to, what with spending 10 years at war together and then more time at sea with them, has been lost, eaten, killed, drowned etc. with him surviving solely because he has to reach home as it his fate (big aspect of mythology, fate).
Penelope - has been without a husband for 20 years - has had to raise Telemachus alone - has coped with Suitors for 3 years (citation needed as not 100% sure) and has seen her household being torn apart by said suitors e.g. Melanthius and Melantho were basically raised by Penelope and Odysseus, and then they start serving the suitors, sleeping with them etc.
All in all, I think Penelope, due to the fact that the husband was the principal family member who had to manage everything, and he was a king, responsible for the welfare of the whole of Ithaca. This would result in a massive amount of responsibility being placed on Penelope to hold his estate together, raise his son to be the future king, and then deal with the suitors that come to harass her for her hand in marriage.
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What is is Odysseus and Penelopes symbol?
their tree of life in their bedroom.
What does Penelopes treatment of Odysseus the beggar indicate about her character?
She is noble and virtuous. (c)
What must the suitors do to win Penelopes hand in marriage?
By stringing the bow of Odysseus and shooting the bow through the 12 handles of axes.
What is penelopes response to Odysseus complaint?
Penelope responds to Odysseus' complaints by expressing her own sorrow and the hardships she faced during his absence. She acknowledges his suffering and assures him of her loyalty and love. Penelope's words convey her deep emotions and her longing for their reunion.
Who is Antinous?
One of Penelopes suitors, and also one of the worst suitors. Antinous is the most obnoxious of Penelope's suitors, when Odysseus returns, he is the one that abuses him the most by breaking a chair over his back and insulting him when Odysseus says that he wants to try to bend Odysseus's bow. He is the suitor that plans to kill Telemachus, as well as the one that Odysseus kills first.
Where did Odysseus' name come from?
In the Odyssey Odysseus' name means 'son of pain' and his father named him Odysseus because his grandfather suggested it.
What can the reader predict about Odysseus and Penelopes future relationship?
The reader can predict that Odysseus and Penelope's relationship will likely continue to be strong and resilient, as they have already endured many trials and challenges. Despite the obstacles they face, their mutual love and loyalty to each other will likely help them overcome any future difficulties.
Who faced greater hardships odysseues or Penelope?
odysseus
What task were none of the wooers able to preform?
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
What epithets are used for Odysseus?
Odysseus was called many epithets, including wise, loved of Zeus, man of pain, and man of exploits.
What does Odysseus learn about his mother when he visits the land of dead?
Odysseus learns that his mother died of grief and pain of her son not returning back.
What actors and actresses appeared in No Greater Pain - 2011?
The cast of No Greater Pain - 2011 includes: Aditi Roy as Narrator
