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Because it is assumed that Odysseus is dead according to antinous who commanded Penelope to marry?

Penelope's father.


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.


Why does Odysseus kill Antinous first?

Odysseus kills Antinous first because he was the suitor's leader, both morally and politically. Antinous was the richest, loudest, most obnoxious, and most ungrateful of the suitors. He abused Odysseus by throwing insults and then later a chair at him. Further, Antinous doesn't suspect a thing, and Odysseus must eventually kill them all anyways.


Why did Penelope marry Odysseus?

Penelope married Odysseus because she falls in love with him and believes in his leadership qualities. She sees him as a worthy and capable husband who can protect and provide for her and their son. Additionally, Penelope values loyalty and commitment, and marrying Odysseus is a way to stay true to her vows and honor their marriage.


Why are phemius and medon spared?

They are two servants that served the household of Odysseus. They were spared because they were taking orders from Penelope (Odysseus' wife) to entertain the suitors--that were trying to take make Penelope remarry because they believed that Odysseus was dead and they needed a new king--. The other maids were taking care of the dying suitors because the family of Odysseus that is why they were killed.

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Because it is assumed that Odysseus is dead according to antinous who commanded Penelope to marry?

Penelope's father.


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.


What is Antonio's doing when Odysseus shoots him why is he the first?

Antinous, not Antonio, is the one shot by Odysseus in "The Odyssey" for plotting against him. Antinous is the first suitors to be killed by Odysseus because he is the ringleader of the suitors and the most aggressive in his behavior towards Penelope and Telemachus. His actions make him the primary target when Odysseus takes his revenge.


Why does Odysseus kill Antinous first?

Odysseus kills Antinous first because he was the suitor's leader, both morally and politically. Antinous was the richest, loudest, most obnoxious, and most ungrateful of the suitors. He abused Odysseus by throwing insults and then later a chair at him. Further, Antinous doesn't suspect a thing, and Odysseus must eventually kill them all anyways.


How is Penelope convinced that Odysseus is actually Odysseus?

Penelope tells Eurycleia to move the bed, Odysseus responds by saying that is impossible because he has made the bed around the Olive tree.


Why is Odysseus so patient with Penelope when she doesn't believe it is him?

Because, he has to prove to her that he is indeed Odysseus.


When Odysseus is getting his revenge what is his first target and why is this his first target?

antinous because he was the lead suitor! duuhhh:P


Why does Penelope ask that their bed be moved?

Penelope knows that only Odysseus knows that their bed is unmovable because one of the posts is a living tree. She was testing if it was the real Odysseus and not a fake


What way is Penelope an appropriate companion for Odysseus?

Penelope is an appropriate companion for Odysseus because she is loyal, patient, and clever. Despite facing numerous suitors during Odysseus' absence, Penelope remains faithful to him and uses her wit to delay choosing a new husband. Her dedication to Odysseus mirrors his own perseverance on his journey home.


Why did Penelope marry Odysseus?

Penelope married Odysseus because she falls in love with him and believes in his leadership qualities. She sees him as a worthy and capable husband who can protect and provide for her and their son. Additionally, Penelope values loyalty and commitment, and marrying Odysseus is a way to stay true to her vows and honor their marriage.


Why did Odysseus kill the suiters?

Because they tried to marry penelope an they trashed his home.


Why were Calypso and Circe unable to convince Odysseus to stay?

Because Odysseus loved his wife Penelope too much to stay.