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The father of Antinous, a suitor in Homer's "Odyssey," implores the men of Ithaka to avenge his son's death. He asks them to take action against Odysseus, who has returned home and killed the suitors, including Antinous. This request highlights the themes of honor and revenge prevalent in the epic. The call to action reflects the societal values of loyalty and retribution in ancient Greek culture.
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Why does Antinous insult Odysseus?
Antinous insults Odysseus for numerous reasons:One-up manshipTo show his position among men, compared to a lowly beggar.Because Antinous is impatient and does not tolerate Odysseus, his begging, his speeches, or his insults.To attempt to get rid of Odysseus, as he feels a beggar should not be in the company of such men.(When Odysseus asks for the bow) Antinous believes Odysseus is drunk.
Even if the beggar Odysseus succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
Why are the other men at the table fearful when antinous their leader and speaker hits the beggar with the stool?
The other men at the table are fearful when Antinous strikes the beggar with the stool because they recognize that such an act of violence could provoke serious consequences. They understand that the beggar may not be an ordinary man, given his mysterious demeanor and the potential for divine retribution, especially in a context where respect for the gods and the less fortunate is crucial. Additionally, they fear the repercussions of antagonizing a figure who could be connected to Odysseus, whose return they dread. Their apprehension reflects a broader tension between maintaining their dominance and the uncertainty of their actions.
How did the cyclops feel about Odysseus and his men?
At first, Polyphemus sees Odysseus and his men as harmless delicacies. However, after he is blinded, he is enraged at Odysseus and his men, enough to curse them in the name of his father.
Did cavemen go to heaven?
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Why does Antinous insult Odysseus?
Antinous insults Odysseus for numerous reasons:One-up manshipTo show his position among men, compared to a lowly beggar.Because Antinous is impatient and does not tolerate Odysseus, his begging, his speeches, or his insults.To attempt to get rid of Odysseus, as he feels a beggar should not be in the company of such men.(When Odysseus asks for the bow) Antinous believes Odysseus is drunk.
When beggar wanted to try to bend the bow how did antinous react?
Antinous told the beggar that he was already lucky to have dined equally among the men, and having been allowed to listen to the suitors' conversations. Antinous accuses him of drinking too much wine.
What if the beggar (Odysseus) succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
Even if the beggar Odysseus succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
Even if the beggar (Odysseus) succeeded in bending the bow what did antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
How did Antinous react when the beggar wanted to try to bend the bow?
Antinous told the beggar that he was already lucky to have dined equally among the men, and having been allowed to listen to the suitors' conversations. Antinous accuses him of drinking too much wine.
What is the parallel between the suitors on Ithaka and the men with Odysseus?
The suitors at Ithaka were unwise beasts, wild animas who did what ever it took to get what they wanted (penelope) and didn't succeed. Odysseus' men were wild, foolish beasts who fell for lots of tricks on their journey, (just like the suitors) and didn't get what the sought so hard to get.. they didn't get home. They tried and failed. Just like the suitors.
Antinous says none of the suitors can string the bow for what reason?
The men think that Odysseus is a stranger, someone else.
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Why do men ask women for money.?
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