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After Odysseus reveals himself to the suitors in Homer's "The Odyssey," they initially express disbelief and shock at his return. They mock him, insult him, and refuse to believe he is who he claims to be. The suitors continue to taunt and threaten Odysseus, unaware of the impending consequences of their actions.
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Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
The test of the great bow?
Penelope, Odysseus's' wife, tell the suitors that are courting her that whoever is able to string Odysseus's' bow and arrow and makes the arrow through all twelve axe tops may marry her
What does Odysseus tell Eumaeus to do with Melanthius?
Odysseus instructs Eumaeus to secure Melanthius, the disloyal goatherd, and to treat him harshly for his betrayal. He emphasizes the need to punish Melanthius for his support of the suitors and for his disrespect toward Odysseus and his household. Eumaeus is to ensure that Melanthius does not escape and is dealt with severely, reflecting Odysseus's desire for justice and retribution upon reclaiming his home.
What does Penelope tell the beggar she has been doing to stall the suitors over the years?
Penelope tells the beggar (Odysseus in disguise) that at night she unravels a burial shroud she is making intended for Laertes every night in order to keep the would-be suitors at bay until her husband returns .
What does odysseus's mother tell him?
Odysseus' meets his mother, Antikleia, in the underworld and gives her blood from a sacrifice so that she can speak. She tells him that his son Telemachos is growing up but is helpless against the suitors but Penelope is still loyal to him. His mother also informs him that she herself had died of loneliness.
Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
How does Odysseus tell Telemachus to react when the suitors abuse Odysseus?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to remain calm and not start a fight with the suitors. He advises Telemachus to observe their behavior and wait for the right moment to take action. Odysseus urges his son to trust in him and the plan they have in place to deal with the suitors.
What does Tiresias tell Odysseus he will find at home?
Tiresias tells Odysseus that he will find suitors in his home who are vying for his wife Penelope's hand in marriage and depleting his resources. He advises Odysseus to be cautious and strategic in dealing with these suitors to reclaim his rightful place as king.
Who prayed to Zeus that Odyssey would be release and freed to avenge himself?
Athena, begged Zeus to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go.. He sends Hermes or Mercury the Messenger God to deliver the message. She then lets Odysseus go.
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
What does Athena instruct Odysseus he must tell telemachus?
Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."
What causes telemachus to gain confidence to stand up to the suitors?
Athena tell him to figured out that odysseus's dead or alive.If he dead go back to Ithaca and killer the suitors.
How does Athena tell Odysseus himself when he returns home?
In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Athena disguises herself as a mentor named Mentes to inform Odysseus of the situation at home and guide him in his return. She reveals herself to Odysseus in his palace in Ithaca after he has arrived back from his long journey.
The test of the great bow?
Penelope, Odysseus's' wife, tell the suitors that are courting her that whoever is able to string Odysseus's' bow and arrow and makes the arrow through all twelve axe tops may marry her
What is the Penelope ultimate test for Odysseus?
To tell her how there bedchamber is set up.Only Penelope and Odysseus know and a few servants bc Odysseus built it himself.
How does the comic villain reveals himself to be Don John?
You should read it....then I'll tell you.
What is it that Penelope weaves in honor of Laertes or Odysseus in some stories in an effort to ward off the suitors?
She pretends to be working on a burial shroud for Odysseus' old father, Laertes but every night she undoes part of the shroud. She keeps this up for three years until some maidens discover what she is doing and tell the suitors.
