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Whom does Odysseus trust to help him defeat the suitors?
Odysseus trusted his son, Telemachus to help him defeat the suitors. He also trusted his two faithful servants, Eumaeus and Philoeteus.
In the book The Odyssey how did Odysseus kill the suitors?
Odysseus had asked his son to lock the armory so that the suitors cannot defend themselves. After successfully shooting an arrow through the holes of the twelve axes, Odysseus shoots Antinous in the throat, and the suitors realize who the beggar - Odysseus - is. They try to flee, then attempt to get Odysseus away from the door so that they can escape. While Odysseus continues to shoot the suitors down, his son, Telemachus, gets spears and shields from the armory. After Odysseus runs out of arrows, he and his son use the spears to kill the suitors. They are helped by two servants. Eventually, Athena, goddess of war, makes her presence known in the form of a shield, and the suitors give up hope, and are slaughtered. Odysseus had killed 108 men, including 12 servants who had betrayed Odysseus (the maids had slept with the suitors, and a servant had mocked Odysseus when he was a beggar).
Why did Odysseus show the scar on his leg to his faithful servants?
Odysseus had shown his scar to his faithful servants in order to prove that he (still disguised as the beggar) was truly Odysseus--King of Ithaca. He had to convince the swineherd and cowherd that he was Odysseus to get their aid on the plot against the suitors or in this case a slaughter in the halls. - Book 21 of The Odyssey
What was the suitors punishment in the odyssey?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," the suitors who sought to marry Penelope and consumed Odysseus's wealth faced a severe punishment upon Odysseus's return. After revealing his identity, Odysseus, with the help of his son Telemachus and loyal servants, executed the suitors for their disrespect and betrayal. They were killed in a brutal fight, and their bodies were later disposed of by being thrown outside the palace. This punishment served as a restoration of order and justice in Odysseus's household.
What happens to the suitors staying in Odysseus' home?
The suitors staying in Odysseus' home are killed by Odysseus upon his return.
What does Odyssey ask the servants to do?
Odysseus asks the servants to move all the suitors' weapons to another room as part of his plan to confront the suitors without them having access to weapons.
Whom does Odysseus trust to help him defeat the suitors?
Odysseus trusted his son, Telemachus to help him defeat the suitors. He also trusted his two faithful servants, Eumaeus and Philoeteus.
In the book The Odyssey how did Odysseus kill the suitors?
Odysseus had asked his son to lock the armory so that the suitors cannot defend themselves. After successfully shooting an arrow through the holes of the twelve axes, Odysseus shoots Antinous in the throat, and the suitors realize who the beggar - Odysseus - is. They try to flee, then attempt to get Odysseus away from the door so that they can escape. While Odysseus continues to shoot the suitors down, his son, Telemachus, gets spears and shields from the armory. After Odysseus runs out of arrows, he and his son use the spears to kill the suitors. They are helped by two servants. Eventually, Athena, goddess of war, makes her presence known in the form of a shield, and the suitors give up hope, and are slaughtered. Odysseus had killed 108 men, including 12 servants who had betrayed Odysseus (the maids had slept with the suitors, and a servant had mocked Odysseus when he was a beggar).
What reason does Eumaeus give when he tells Odysseus that the suitors would not think that odysseys was a servant?
Eumaeus tells Odysseus that the suitors would not recognize him as a servant because his appearance and demeanor is noble and kingly, making him stand out as a person of importance rather than a lowly servant. This distinction would prevent the suitors from suspecting his true identity.
Why did Odysseus also kill 12 women servants in his household?
Odysseus killed the 12 women servants in his household because they were disloyal and had consorted with the suitors during his absence. He saw them as traitors and as collaborators with the enemy, contributing to the chaos and disrespect in his home during his long journey.
Why did Odysseus show the scar on his leg to his faithful servants?
Odysseus had shown his scar to his faithful servants in order to prove that he (still disguised as the beggar) was truly Odysseus--King of Ithaca. He had to convince the swineherd and cowherd that he was Odysseus to get their aid on the plot against the suitors or in this case a slaughter in the halls. - Book 21 of The Odyssey
What happens to the suitors staying in Odysseus' home?
The suitors staying in Odysseus' home are killed by Odysseus upon his return.
What was the suitors punishment in the odyssey?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," the suitors who sought to marry Penelope and consumed Odysseus's wealth faced a severe punishment upon Odysseus's return. After revealing his identity, Odysseus, with the help of his son Telemachus and loyal servants, executed the suitors for their disrespect and betrayal. They were killed in a brutal fight, and their bodies were later disposed of by being thrown outside the palace. This punishment served as a restoration of order and justice in Odysseus's household.
How does Odysseus get rid of the suitors?
Odysseus, his son, and the loyal staff kill all the suitors.
WHERE does Odysseus fight off the suitors?
Odysseus kills the suitors in the Great Hall in his palace.
What planning does Odysseus do before battling the suitors?
Before battling the suitors, Odysseus plans with his son Telemachus and loyal servants to ensure they have the upper hand. He devises a strategy to remove the weapons from the hall where the suitors are gathered, while also keeping his identity hidden until the right moment to reveal himself and strike. Odysseus also seeks help from Athena to aid him in defeating the suitors.
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.
