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Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite. Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to test the loyalty of his household and to prepare for his revenge against the suitors.
Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus' plan to kill the suitors is reckless and dangerous. He is shocked by the boldness of the plan but eventually comes to support his father's actions as a way to reclaim his home and honor.
Melanthius believes that Odysseus will never return and reclaim his throne, allowing him to continue his disloyal behavior without consequences. He is confident that he can align himself with the suitors to maintain his position of power in the absence of Odysseus.
When Telemachus first meets Odysseus (disguised as a beggar), Telemachus does not recognize him and instead thinks he is just a poor traveler. Odysseus reveals his true identity later in the story.
Telemachus initially thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they reunite, as Athena has disguised Odysseus to test his son's loyalty and bravery. Telemachus only realizes the truth after Odysseus reveals their shared knowledge of a secret about their household.
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Odysseus starts crying when he looks around his home because he is overwhelmed with emotion at seeing how his household has fallen into disarray, with suitors vying for his wife's hand and disrespecting his belongings. He is also moved by seeing his loyal dog, Argos, who recognizes him after years of absence and then passes away.
That's just part of it. Odysseus wants to protect himself from the suitors and so Athena disguises him as a beggar, because they both know that even with his loyal servants and his son he cannot overcome the hundreds of suitors at his house courting his wife. Plus, he wants to see if his wife is faithful and probably also would like to know what his son thinks of him.
Menelaus thinks highly of odysseus. he respects and honors him.
Menelaus thinks highly of odysseus. he respects and honors him.
She thinks Odysseus will forget about his home and family and stay with her.
She commits suicide & walks into the sea because she thinks odysseus is dead.
Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite. Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to test the loyalty of his household and to prepare for his revenge against the suitors.
Telemachus initially thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they reunite, as Athena has disguised Odysseus to test his son's loyalty and bravery. Telemachus only realizes the truth after Odysseus reveals their shared knowledge of a secret about their household.
He sleeps with Calypso, But when he wakes up, he thinks only of Penelope.
Melanthius believes that Odysseus will never return and reclaim his throne, allowing him to continue his disloyal behavior without consequences. He is confident that he can align himself with the suitors to maintain his position of power in the absence of Odysseus.
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