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Because the Trojan war kept him away from home for ten years, and his voyage home (The Odyssey) delayed him by another ten.
He missed his wife, Penelope; watching his son Telemachus grow into a man; and all the comforts of being at home, as a powerful and wealthy king. He also fears that after such a long absence, his wife will have remarried (presuming him dead) and he will return home to little more than a villain's welcome and a pauper's grave.
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How does Calypso feel about having to let Odysseus go?
sad
What is Odysseus reaction to seeing Argus?
Odysseus feels really sad and then Argus dies because he is 20+ years old. Argus was just a puppy when Odysseus first left on his voyage.
Penelope wants the singer to stop singing because?
the sad song reminds her of Odysseus.
Penelope wants the singer to stop singing because of what?
the sad song reminds her of Odysseus.
Why is Odysseus sad when he sees Argos his old hound?
Odysseus is sad when he sees Argos, his old hound, because he remembers the loyalty and companionship they shared when he left for the Trojan War. Seeing Argos weak and neglected serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the toll that his long journey has taken on both of them.
How does Odysseus feel while on calypso island?
he is very sad and every day he cries out into the ocean because he misses his beloved Ithica.
What happens with each attempt the king and queen try to entertain Odysseus?
he has a feast and then has a set of games arranged for him. the games included discus, boxing, wrestling, and more. but during these events, Odysseus gets sad from stories of the Trojan War he hears. hope that helped.
What do Poseidon and the rest og the Gods disagree about at the beginning of the odyssey?
Well Athena and the other gods wanted Odysseus to get home because he had been away for so long and he was sad, However Poseidon didn't like Odysseus because Odysseus blinded his son, Athena and Zeus etc decided to help Odysseus get home when Poseidon wasn't there so so they weren't really disagreeing exactly, but that's basically what it happens
In the Odyssey Penelope wants the singer to stop singing because?
Penelope wants the singer to stop singing because the songs are stirring up emotions in the suitors and causing unrest in her household. The lyrics of the songs also remind her of her longing for Odysseus, which adds to her feelings of sorrow and confusion.
Who recognizes Odysseus by his scar?
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus purely by his scar.Eumaeus and Philoetius recognize Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals who he is. Laertes, Odysseus' father, also recognizes Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals his identity.
What god or goddess is scared of Odysseus?
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Who was Odysseus' lover?
Penelope was Odysseus' wife, and Calypso and Circewere Odysseus' lovers.
