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Odysseus tests his servants and wife before revealing his identity to ensure their loyalty and prove their trustworthiness. After being away for 20 years, he wants to make sure that they have remained faithful and have not been taken advantage of by suitors. By testing them, he ensures that his true identity is only revealed to those who have proven themselves to be loyal and deserving of his trust.
he didn't want to be seen so he could see the kingdom and all the enemies in it (my personal opinion is that he was embarrassed and wanted his son to see him as that hero not as a beggar)
The war was over, and Odysseus wanted to return home to Ithaca.
Odysseus went on The Odyssey because he wanted to travel back to his fatherland of Ithaca.
The Cyclopes wanted to repay Odysseus for giving him such fine wine.
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Odysseus tests his servants and wife before revealing his identity to ensure their loyalty and prove their trustworthiness. After being away for 20 years, he wants to make sure that they have remained faithful and have not been taken advantage of by suitors. By testing them, he ensures that his true identity is only revealed to those who have proven themselves to be loyal and deserving of his trust.
Odysseus wanted to taunt and provoke Polyphemus for his cruel treatment of him and his men. By revealing his identity, Odysseus was claiming credit for outsmarting the giant and showing his bravery. Additionally, Odysseus hoped to undermine Polyphemus's sense of invincibility and incite him to seek revenge, leading to an opportunity for escape.
he didn't want to be seen so he could see the kingdom and all the enemies in it (my personal opinion is that he was embarrassed and wanted his son to see him as that hero not as a beggar)
Penelope was suspicious of Odysseus because she wanted to make sure he was truly her husband returned home and not an imposter trying to deceive her. She devised a test using their marriage bed to see if Odysseus would pass her test and prove his identity.
The war was over, and Odysseus wanted to return home to Ithaca.
They were starving and they wanted filling foods, so they disobeyed Odysseus.
Odysseus went on The Odyssey because he wanted to travel back to his fatherland of Ithaca.
The Cyclopes wanted to repay Odysseus for giving him such fine wine.
he wanted Odysseus to forget that he abused him and that he is sorry and for him to forgive him for his bad doings