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Who do you think will be the first person to know Odysseus for who he really is?
The first person to recognize Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca is his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus. Despite the years that have passed and Odysseus's altered appearance, Eumaeus's deep loyalty and familiarity with his master enable him to see through the disguise. This moment highlights the themes of loyalty and identity that are central to the narrative.
Who is the last to know of Odysseus's return?
penelope
Who was the last to know about Odysseus's return?
Penelope
Who is the last to know of Odysseus return?
penelope
How does Penelope not know that the beggar is Odysseus?
Odysseus had been many years - some say as many as ten, or more - away from Penelope - their son had grown up, but his life had aged him, as well that he went in disguise.
What is the symbolic meaning and practical application of the beggar and disguise imposed upon Odysseus?
The symbolic meaning and practical application of the old beggar is so nobody will know that Odysseus is back to Ithaca. So if Odysseus came back not disguised everyone would know that he is back in Ithaca.
What is the symbolic meaning and practical application of the beggar disguise imposed upon Odysseus?
The symbolic meaning and practical application of the old beggar is so nobody will know that Odysseus is back to Ithaca. So if Odysseus came back not disguised everyone would know that he is back in Ithaca.
Who do you think will be the first person to know Odysseus for who he really is?
The first person to recognize Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca is his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus. Despite the years that have passed and Odysseus's altered appearance, Eumaeus's deep loyalty and familiarity with his master enable him to see through the disguise. This moment highlights the themes of loyalty and identity that are central to the narrative.
Who meets odysseus on the beach of Ithaca?
When Odysseus wakes up on the shore of Ithaca, he meets Athena. He does not know it is Athena, though, because she is disguised.
What did Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus' return?
Odysseus convinces the swineherd that he is being truthful by describing in detail items that only Odysseus would know, such as the fig tree he received as a child from Ithaca. He also mentions knowing the layout and details of Odysseus' palace, which further proves his identity.
Why does Odysseus disguise himself as a beggar?
Odysseus is disguised as a beggar by the goddess Athena, who is helping him plot his revenge against the suitors who are courting his wife. From the vantage point of a beggar in his own court, Odysseus is able to assess who remains loyal to him, who the suitors are, their habits, and he is able to sow dissent amongst them. The information he gleans allows him to formulate a plan for revenge. Agamemnon's warning also causes Odysseus to be weary in returning home as himself, as he does not know if his wife is true and on his side yet. Odysseus also is able to see if his wife has remained loyal to him after all these years.
Who is the last to know of Odysseus's return?
penelope
Who was the last to know about Odysseus's return?
Penelope
How does argos know Odysseus return home?
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Who is the last to know of Odysseus return?
penelope
What does the name Ithaca mean in Greek?
I know that it is the hometown of Odysseus a greek mythological legend from Homer's The Odyssey
How does King Menelaus know Odysseus in 'The Odyssey'?
Menelaus, King of Sparta, naturtally knows Odysseus, King of Ithaca.
