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How was Penelope was able to put off the wooers for so many years?

she made them fall asleep


How was Penelope able to delay marriage for three years?

Penelope told the suitors that she would weave a tapestry, and once she was finished, she would marry one of the suitors. Penelope weaved during the day, but secretly undid her work at night.


What were some of Penelope's cunning plans in the odyssey?

1. (XXI.85-) When Penelope sets out the axes and challenges the suitors to archery, knowing only Odysseus will be able to shoot it. 2. (XXIII.197-202) Penelope commands Eurycleia to move the unmovable bed (that Odysseus himself built) so that Odysseus (before Penelope believes it to be him) will have sleeping accomodations. Odysseus then opposes that idea, claiming that the bed cannot be moved, convincing Penelope that it truly is Odysseus. Only Odysseus, Penelope, and Eurycleia know about the bed being unmovable.


What is Odysseus able to do that the suitors cannot do?

Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.


How has Penelope been able to avoid marriage for so long?

Penelope has been able to avoid marriage for so long by cleverly stalling her suitors with the ruse of weaving a tapestry. She promises to choose a husband once she finishes the weaving, but secretly unravels her work each night to delay the decision. Additionally, her loyalty to Odysseus and her belief in his eventual return provide her with the emotional strength to resist the advances of the suitors. This combination of cunning and devotion allows her to maintain her independence until Odysseus returns.

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How was Penelope was able to put off the wooers for so many years?

she made them fall asleep


How was Penelope was able to put off the wooers for so many years.?

she made them fall asleep


How was Penelope able to put out the wooers?

She made them fall asleep


How many years had Penelope been able to weave the robe and put off the wooer's?

3 years


How was Penelope able to delay marriage for three years?

Penelope told the suitors that she would weave a tapestry, and once she was finished, she would marry one of the suitors. Penelope weaved during the day, but secretly undid her work at night.


What idea does Penelope come up with to help her choose a suitor?

Penelope decides to hold a contest of strength and skill, declaring whomever wins will be able to marry her.


If you have nappy hair and then you get a perm can you put weave in it after a while?

yes, but you wont be able to moisturize your scalp as much


What are jobs you can do with string and needles?

If you have a string and needles then you will be able to sow, knit and weave. Quite simple! Answer by Clevercody


What task were none of the wooers able to preform?

The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.


What do you need to be able to weave in runescape?

You need some thread, a needle and the materials required to make the desired item.


What were some of Penelope's cunning plans in the odyssey?

1. (XXI.85-) When Penelope sets out the axes and challenges the suitors to archery, knowing only Odysseus will be able to shoot it. 2. (XXIII.197-202) Penelope commands Eurycleia to move the unmovable bed (that Odysseus himself built) so that Odysseus (before Penelope believes it to be him) will have sleeping accomodations. Odysseus then opposes that idea, claiming that the bed cannot be moved, convincing Penelope that it truly is Odysseus. Only Odysseus, Penelope, and Eurycleia know about the bed being unmovable.


How does the stranger affect Penelope?

The stranger tests Penelope's loyalty and patience by trying to woo her in Odysseus's absence. Penelope uses the stranger's presence as a way to buy time and delay having to choose a suitor, while secretly hoping for Odysseus's return.