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Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
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Who recognized Odysseus when he returned home?
Odysseus' dog Argus, and his nursemaid Euryclea recognize Odysseus without him revealing himself to them. Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus in Eumaeus' home. Later on before the battle with the suitors, he reveals himself to Eumaeus the swineherd, Philoetius the cow herd, and a stockman. After stringing his bow and shooting through the 12 axe handles and Antinous' throat, he reveals himself to the suitors who then recognize him. Finally, Odysseus reveals himself to Penelope, who eventually believes that it is him.
What do the suitors tell Odysseus after he reveals himself?
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Why did Odysseus reveal himself to swineherd and the cowherd?
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Who does Odysseus reveal himself to?
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
Why does Odysseus string the bow?
Odysseus strings the bow for several reasons:To win the contest.To prove himself still worthy of Penelope.To prove himself superior to Penelope's suitors, and possibly help intimidate them.To provide himself with a weapon with which to kill the suitors.
What help does Athena give Odysseus as he prepares for Penelope's question about his identity?
Athena helps Odysseus disguise himself before he reveals himself to Penelope, so that he can observe her interaction with the suitors. She also helps him defeat and kill Penelope's suitors before he plans to meet his wife and answer her questions about his identity.
Who recognized Odysseus when he returned home?
Odysseus' dog Argus, and his nursemaid Euryclea recognize Odysseus without him revealing himself to them. Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus in Eumaeus' home. Later on before the battle with the suitors, he reveals himself to Eumaeus the swineherd, Philoetius the cow herd, and a stockman. After stringing his bow and shooting through the 12 axe handles and Antinous' throat, he reveals himself to the suitors who then recognize him. Finally, Odysseus reveals himself to Penelope, who eventually believes that it is him.
What do the suitors tell Odysseus after he reveals himself?
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Who are the two people Odysseus reveals himself to?
To the suitors.
Do the suitors know that the beggar is Odysseus?
No, Odysseus has them completely fooled, until he reveals himself after killing Antinous.
Why did Odysseus reveal himself to swineherd and the cowherd?
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Who does Odysseus reveal himself to?
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
What was Justice at the hands of Odysseus?
Odysseus killed all of Penelope's suitors.
Did Penelope like any of the suitors?
While Odysseus was gone, his wife Penelope was being forced to entertain a large group of suitors who wanted to marry her. Penelope did not like any of the suitors, and only wanted Odysseus to come home to her.
What impression of Penelope do you get from her conversation with the disguised Odysseus?
Penelope comes across as clever, cautious, and perceptive during her conversation with the disguised Odysseus. She tests him with questions and ultimately reveals her shrewdness and loyalty to her husband through their interaction.
What are the evil men called in Odysseus' palace?
They are the suitors of Odysseus's wife, Penelope.
What happens to Penelope's suitors?
Odysseus and his son slaughter them when Odysseus gets home.
