By the time her son went out to find his father Odysseus, she had been putting of the wooers for three, almost four years.
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In Homer's "The Odyssey," Penelope had been putting off the suitors for about three years. She cleverly delays the suitors by claiming she must finish weaving a burial shroud for her father-in-law, Laertes. Each night, she secretly unravels her work, maintaining the ruse and holding off the suitors until Odysseus returns.
The wooers had been in Odysseus's house for around four years during his absence. Since Odysseus left for the Trojan War, they took advantage of his long absence, consuming his wealth and pursuing his wife, Penelope. Their presence highlights the challenges Odysseus faces upon his return, as he must reclaim his home and family from these unruly suitors.
In Homer's "Odyssey," it is Telemachus, Odysseus's son, who informs Penelope of Odysseus's return. After slaying the suitors who have been vying for Penelope's hand, Telemachus reveals his father's triumph and assures her that Odysseus has reclaimed his rightful place in their home. This revelation brings Penelope a mix of joy and disbelief, as she has been yearning for her husband's return for many years.
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In Homer's "The Odyssey," Penelope had been putting off the suitors for about three years. She cleverly delays the suitors by claiming she must finish weaving a burial shroud for her father-in-law, Laertes. Each night, she secretly unravels her work, maintaining the ruse and holding off the suitors until Odysseus returns.
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Penelope had been putting off the wipers for seven years. This detail highlights her procrastination and possibly her reluctance to confront the maintenance needed for her vehicle. It also suggests a deeper theme of neglecting small but important tasks in life.
The wooers had been in Odysseus's house for around four years during his absence. Since Odysseus left for the Trojan War, they took advantage of his long absence, consuming his wealth and pursuing his wife, Penelope. Their presence highlights the challenges Odysseus faces upon his return, as he must reclaim his home and family from these unruly suitors.
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In Homer's "Odyssey," it is Telemachus, Odysseus's son, who informs Penelope of Odysseus's return. After slaying the suitors who have been vying for Penelope's hand, Telemachus reveals his father's triumph and assures her that Odysseus has reclaimed his rightful place in their home. This revelation brings Penelope a mix of joy and disbelief, as she has been yearning for her husband's return for many years.
Because she didn't know if it was actually him, people came to her all the time with lies about Odysseus
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Penelope Fitzgerald was born on December 17, 1916 and died on April 28, 2000. Penelope Fitzgerald would have been 83 years old at the time of death or 98 years old today.
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