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What you should do if a caller refuses to identify himself of herself?

become suspicious.


Why does aeolus refuse to help Odysseus?

Aeolus refuses to help Odysseus a second time because he believes that the gods must be against Odysseus, given his bad luck at sea. Aeolus fears that if he were to help Odysseus again, he would incur the gods' wrath and bring disaster upon himself.


How does Odysseus respond when Eurymachus offers to repay Odysseus for what the suitors have taken from his house?

Odysseus rejects Eurymachus' offer, telling him that there can be no repayment for the wrongs that have been done in his house. Odysseus seeks justice and refuses any form of compensation for the suitors' actions.


What does Calypso offer Odysseus in return for staying on her island?

Calypso offers to make Odysseus immortal and forever young if he will stay with her on her island. Odysseus respectfully refuses her offer.


What does Odysseus refuse to do during his struggle with the suitors?

During his struggle with the suitors, Odysseus refuses to back down or compromise his position as rightful king of Ithaca. He also refuses to reveal his true identity until the right moment.


Does 'sure of himself' describe Odysseus?

In the sense that often he is sure of himself to the point of arrogance...Odysseus' fatal flaw is hubris: he refuses good council in favor of his own foolishness (i.e. taunting Polyphemus as he and his men retreat from the Cyclopes' island).


Why does Teiresias refuses to tell what he knows?

Teiresias does no such thing. He tells Odysseus all he needs to know.


How does antinous treat the disguised Odysseus?

Antinous treated Odysseus wrong by throwing a chair at him. Antinous continually verbally abuses Odysseus, and refuses to give him any of his food. Antinous abuses his privilege as a guest by dining on Odysseus' wines and livestock without proper respect.


How did Antinous treat Odysseus?

Antinous treated Odysseus wrong by throwing a chair at him. Antinous continually verbally abuses Odysseus, and refuses to give him any of his food. Antinous abuses his privilege as a guest by dining on Odysseus' wines and livestock without proper respect.


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 step of the heroic quest archetype occurs when Odysseus has to battle the cyclops Polyphemous?

hero initally refuses to call into action


What suitor attempts to reason with Odysseus but to no avail?

Eurymachus attempts to reason with Odysseus after Antinous is killed and Odysseus reveals himself.When Odysseus is a beggar:Antinous attempts to reason with Odysseus when Odysseus is begging for food from him.Eurymachus attempts to reason with Odysseus, even offering him a permanent job at his estate. Odysseus rebukes Eurymachus and refuses the offer.