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Why does Athena send Telemachus on a journey in search of news of Odysseus instead of simply telling him that Odysseus is on his way home?
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Because she wants him to make a name for himself-in other words become a man.
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Where did Odysseus start the long journey about which he is telling Alcinous?
Odysseus starts his journey in Troy and returns to his homeland of Ithaca after the Trojan War
How does Athena help Telemachus?
Athena helps Telemachus by telling him that his father is not dead. She also tells him to seek information about his father from Menelaus and King Nestor.
How does Odysseus' son Telemakhos help in the raid against the suitors?
Telemachus first ensures his mother's safety by getting Penelope to go back to the safety of her room. He helps prepare the suitors' death by telling Eumaeus to tell Euryclea to tell the maids to bar shut the doors of the hall. Telemachus stands by his father's side with sword and spear after Odysseus strings his bow, and shoots the arrow through the 12 axe handles. He then proceeds to help kill the suitors. Telemachus kills Euryades with his spear during the first volley, and Amphimedon with the second spear volley. He then kills Leocritus, son of Evenor. It is assumed he kills several other men, although they are not named. Later on, he tells Odysseus whom to spare.
What did Odysseus do before he sailed from the island that was arrogant?
Odysseus taunted the blinded Polyphemus in an act of hubris, telling Polyphemus that it was Odysseus who had blinded him.
What line signals Odysseus flashback to the past where he beings telling the story of his adventures?
Lines 29/31 signal Odysseus' flashback to the past, where he begins telling the story of his adventures.
Where did Odysseus start the long journey about which he is telling Alcinous?
Odysseus starts his journey in Troy and returns to his homeland of Ithaca after the Trojan War
What distraction enables Eumaeus to get the bow to Odysseus?
Telemachus threatens to throws stones at Eumaeus and chase him out into the country if he does not comply. He also laments that he could not evict some of the other suitors who mean mischief. The laughter from the suitors gives Eumaeus enough time to get the bow to Odysseus.
What does Odysseus learn from his journey?
Odysseus learns the importance of perseverance, bravery, and intelligence. He learns to think strategically and adapt to challenges in order to overcome obstacles. Through his journey, he also gains a deeper understanding of himself and the value of home and family.
What happens first in ''The Odyssey''?
The poet says the invocation, asking for help in telling the story
Is Odysseus married?
Yes, he's married to Penelope. Odysseus and Penelope have a son, Telemachus. Odysseus tells Penelope, "You must promise me, if I don't come back by the time Telemachus has a beard, you must marry." Penelope promises. Odysseus, still alive after 20 years, comes back to Ithaca to find suitors (men who are trying to marry Penelope) all over his home. Penelope knew he was still alive after 20 years, but people kept telling her he was dead. Suitors are very mean. Athena discuises Odysseus as an old beggar, and he, and telemachus go to their house. Penelope doesn't know it's odyssus. she tells Odysseus (the "beggar") that he still loves Odysseus and promised that she'd marry when telemachus had a beard. he had a beard now. so she held a contest to pick a husband. the contest was to string Odysseus's box & shoot an arrow through 12 ax handles. all the suitors failed to string the bow. Odysseus, the beggar, strung the box, and shot it through the 12 ax handles. he, and telemachus, killed the suitors. Athena turned Odysseus back into his old self after he killed the suitors. Penelope didn't know if it was really Odysseus, so she told the maids to remove their bed from their tree & into another room. Odysseus got mad, since right after he left for troy, he built their house & bed around a tree. Their bed was basically their symbol. Penelope then realized it was really Odysseus. Penelope & Odysseus were then reunited with each other again. Hope I helped! (:
What is Telemachus really telling Nestor in this following statement And speak me no soft words in Ruth or pity but tell me plainly what sight thou didst get of him?
Telemachus is asking Nestor to be straightforward and not offer false comfort or sympathy. He wants Nestor to be direct and honest about any information he may have regarding the whereabouts or fate of his father, Odysseus.
How does Athena help Telemachus?
Athena helps Telemachus by telling him that his father is not dead. She also tells him to seek information about his father from Menelaus and King Nestor.
How does Telemachus show strength with Penelope?
Telemachus shows strength with Penelope by reassuring her of his commitment to their family and by taking on a more assertive role in making decisions regarding their household. He also stands up to the suitors who are vying for Penelope's hand in marriage, demonstrating his loyalty and protection towards his mother.
What finally makes Odysseus mad a Penelope?
In "The Odyssey," Odysseus becomes angry at Penelope when she tests him by pretending not to recognize him upon his return home. He is hurt by her skepticism and questions about his identity after enduring a long and challenging journey to return to her.
Why is it a mistake that Odysseus tells the cyclops his real name?
Odysseus' pride would not allow him to keep his real identity a secret from the Cyclops. However the Cyclops is the son of Poseidon who hates Odysseus as it is. By telling the Cyclops his real name, Odysseus ultimately reveals himself to Poseidon. The Cyclops tells Poseidon who hurt him and Poseidon plagues the rest of Odysseus' journey. Had his pride not gotten in the way, Odysseus would have been home years before.
How does Odysseus' son Telemakhos help in the raid against the suitors?
Telemachus first ensures his mother's safety by getting Penelope to go back to the safety of her room. He helps prepare the suitors' death by telling Eumaeus to tell Euryclea to tell the maids to bar shut the doors of the hall. Telemachus stands by his father's side with sword and spear after Odysseus strings his bow, and shoots the arrow through the 12 axe handles. He then proceeds to help kill the suitors. Telemachus kills Euryades with his spear during the first volley, and Amphimedon with the second spear volley. He then kills Leocritus, son of Evenor. It is assumed he kills several other men, although they are not named. Later on, he tells Odysseus whom to spare.
What did Odysseus do before he sailed from the island that was arrogant?
Odysseus taunted the blinded Polyphemus in an act of hubris, telling Polyphemus that it was Odysseus who had blinded him.
