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Q: Why does antinous get so angry with the beggar?
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What suitor was angry at Odysseus?

Antinous became angry at Odysseus the beggar for several reasons.Antinous did not feel like he should have to give any of his food to a beggar.Antinous felt like the beggar was a bad omen who should stay away from him.The beggar insulted Antinous breeding.


Why does Antinous become so angry with the beggar?

Antinous becomes angry at Irus for challenging Odysseus to a bum fight but then being reluctant and fearful once Odysseus' muscular thighs were displayed. He is mildly angry at Irus for losing to Odysseus. Antinous becomes angry at Odysseus for begging for food from him. Odysseus berates Antinous' refusal and continues to beg for food from him. Antinous then gets angry at Odysseus for cursing him with a bad end before his marriage. Finally, Antinous gets angry at Odysseus for having the gall to ask to attempt to string the bow.


What is the reaction of the other suitors after Antinous strikes the disguised Odysseus?

The suitors considered Antinous ungracious for treating the beggar so poorly and warned Antinous that if the beggar were really a god, then Antinous might suffer some ill fate.


Why do you think Antinous treats Odysseus so badly?

Antinous seems to have an air of self-importance, and believes he is far better than a beggar. For a beggar to even talk to him is considered an insult to him.


When the beggar Odysseus wanted to try to bend the bow how did Antinous react?

Antinous laughed at him, but Penelope sayd that anyone can try, so he just did it)


Why does Odysseus hate Antinous?

Antinous is wooing his wife Penelope. Also, Antinous is rude, obnoxious, and treats Odysseus poorly. When Odysseus is a beggar asking for food, Antinous not only gives him no food, but also throws a foot stool at him. Antinous also earlier previously encouraged Irus the beggar to fight Odysseus.


Why does Antinous wants to kill Odysseus?

Antinous never wants to kill Odysseus, because he never realizes Odysseus is still alive. He may have wanted to kill the beggar, whom is Odysseus in disguise, but is prevented from doing so by honour and Telemachus' threats. Odysseus as a beggar begs from Antinous and curses him when Antinous refuses impolitely. He does want to marry Penelope, Odysseus' wife.


When beggar wanted to try to bend the bow how did antinous react?

Antinous told the beggar that he was already lucky to have dined equally among the men, and having been allowed to listen to the suitors' conversations. Antinous accuses him of drinking too much wine.


What warning is Antinous given after he throws a stool at Odysseus?

Antinous is warned that Odysseus, the wandering beggar, may actually be a god in disguise.


How did Antinous react when the beggar wanted to try to bend the bow?

Antinous told the beggar that he was already lucky to have dined equally among the men, and having been allowed to listen to the suitors' conversations. Antinous accuses him of drinking too much wine.


When the beggar (Odysseus) wanted to try to bend the bow how did Antinous react?

drinking to much wine


How did Antinous' death affect the other suitors?

they were pissed off so they decided to kill Odysseus (they still thought he was a beggar) and he and his mates wasted them all