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They are plotting to kill Telemachus so nobody can stand in the way of the suitors wanting to marry Penelope and gain power on Ithaca.

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The suitors see Telemachus as a threat to their plans to marry Penelope and take over Odysseus's kingdom. By eliminating Telemachus, they believe they can remove any obstacles to their goals and solidify their own power and wealth.

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What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?

Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.


How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?

Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.


How does Odysseus tell Telemachus to react when the suitors abuse Odysseus?

Odysseus tells Telemachus to remain calm and not start a fight with the suitors. He advises Telemachus to observe their behavior and wait for the right moment to take action. Odysseus urges his son to trust in him and the plan they have in place to deal with the suitors.


What plan do Odysseus and telemachus have for the suitors?

Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.


How do the suitors respond when Telemachus asks them to leave?

The suitors initially refuse to leave, disrespecting Telemachus' request. They continue to stay in Odysseus' house, eating his food and wooing his wife, Penelope, despite Telemachus' pleas.

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What were the suitors planning for Telemachus?

They wanted to murder Telemachus before he was full grown and a bigger problem. They originally try to prevent Telemachus from leaving Ithaca, but he escapes. In response the suitors put twenty men on a ship and plan to ambush Telemachus on his ship. Once Telemachus was out of the way, he would no longer be a barrier between one of them marrying Penelope.


What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?

they kill the suitors


Does telemachus fight his mother's suitors?

Yes. Telemachus fights his mother's suitors in both deed and combat.


What excuse does Telemachus give to the suitors for his need to hid the weapons?

the excuse that telemachus gives to the suitors is that he will clean the weapons


How did Telemachus evade the suitors?

Telemachus sailed away on swift winds, and the suitors were unable to catch him either when he left Ithaca or when he returned.


Who helps Telemachus survive the suitors?

Athena


What plan do Odysseus and telemachus have for the suitors?

Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.


How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?

Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.


What lie does eurymachus tell Penelope about telemachus?

Eurymachus lies to Penelope by saying that Telemachus went to Pylos for news about his father, Odysseus, when in reality he is planning to ambush and kill him on his return.


Who does Telemachus blame for the problems in Ithaca?

Telemachus blames the suitors and their disrespectful behavior towards his mother Penelope and their abuse of his father's hospitality for the problems in Ithaca. He feels that they are responsible for the chaos and disorder in his household.


Who does Telemachus catch rading the storeroom?

Telemachus catches the suitors raiding the storeroom in his household.


Which of the suitors plot to kill Telemachus?

Eurymachus leads them all in their decision to ambush Telemachus.