Athena tells Odysseus to reveal his identity to Telemachus, as there is no point in keeping it hidden from him. Telemachus can also help his father on his quest for vengeance, as he is completely trustworthy.
After winning the archery contest he reveals his identity to the suitors and kills them all.
To see if he is faithful toward him.
He revealed his true identity because he was boasting about being clever and stuff. He wasn't being very bright, as usual.
Athena transforms Odysseus and makes him appear majestic so much so that Telemachus mistakes Odysseus for a god. Odysseus tells Telemachus that he is indeed his father, and it takes a little time for him to convince him of this.
(A+) Athene
Athena tells Odysseus to reveal his identity to Telemachus, as there is no point in keeping it hidden from him. Telemachus can also help his father on his quest for vengeance, as he is completely trustworthy.
After winning the archery contest he reveals his identity to the suitors and kills them all.
To see if he is faithful toward him.
He tells her about their bed and how its made out of the olive tree and immovable. Only something that Odysseus and her knew.
Odysseus chooses not to reveal his identity to his wife Penelope because he wants to test her loyalty and see if she truly believes he is still alive. He also wants to assess the situation in the palace and determine who he can trust before revealing himself as Odysseus.
He revealed his true identity because he was boasting about being clever and stuff. He wasn't being very bright, as usual.
Odysseus follows Eumaeus and Philoetius outside. He assures himself of their loyalty and then reveals his identity to them by means of the scar on his foot
Athena transforms Odysseus and makes him appear majestic so much so that Telemachus mistakes Odysseus for a god. Odysseus tells Telemachus that he is indeed his father, and it takes a little time for him to convince him of this.
The order in which Odysseus reveals herself to her friends and loved ones builds suspense by creating anticipation and mystery. By strategically choosing who to reveal her true identity to first, Odysseus heightens tension and keeps the reader or audience engaged as they wait to see how each character will react to the revelation. This sequencing also allows for a gradual unveiling of Odysseus' true identity, adding layers of complexity to the narrative and increasing the emotional impact of each reveal.
Odysseus reveals his true identity to Polyphemus because he is absorbed in the moment. He has just designed an ingenious escape and blinded a cyclops, and, caught up in the glory of the moment doesn't think about the consequenses of his actions. Hubris (excessive pride) is one of his character flaws.
When Penolope asked him to move her bed out of her chambers, he replied that it was not possible because the bed was stuck to the ground. This works because Penelope did not let anyone, even servants, into her quarters exept for Odysseus