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Why do the suitors act even more inappropriate than usual in the odyssey?
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∙ 10y ago
In the second paragraph of the Analysis of Book 20 of Sparknotes, you will find the answer
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∙ 10y ago
The suitors act more inappropriate in "The Odyssey" because they believe Odysseus is dead and they see Penelope as fair game as she is resisting remarriage. They take advantage of Odysseus' absence to openly pursue Penelope and indulge in excess and debauchery in his home.
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