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Where does melanthius kick Odysseus?
In the hip.
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
Did Odysseus tell Eumaeus the same tale about his past that he had told the Alcinous and Arete?
No, Odysseus did not tell Eumaeus the same tale about his past that he shared with Alcinous and Arete. While he provided a version of his story to Eumaeus, he was more cautious and less detailed, as he needed to gauge Eumaeus's loyalty and support. In contrast, his account to Alcinous and Arete was more elaborate and formal, aimed at receiving hospitality and assistance. This reflects Odysseus's strategic thinking in revealing different aspects of his identity to different audiences.
Who is eumaeus in the odessey?
Eumaeus was loyal to Odysseus he was also known as the swine herd.
How did odysseus test eumaeus?
he but raped him
What does philoetius have in common with melanthius and eumaeus?
They are all herdsmen. philoetius - cow melanthius -goat eumaeus - swine
How does Melanthius treat the beggar?
Melanthius, the goatherd, treated Odysseus and Eumaeus poorly, verbally abusing them and even kicking Odysseus in the hip. He treats both of them as lower class, and calls Odysseus a man who became a beggar out of laziness and refusal to do work.
What did occupation did eumaeus have?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
How does the swineherd Eumaeus help Odysseus?
Eumaeus acts as a father figure to Telemachus during Odysseus' absence. He stays loyal to Odysseus, and when he meets Odysseus as a beggar, allows him to stay at his house. Further he tells Odysseus about what has been going on since Odysseus left, including the suitors and his dog Argus. He helps Odysseus enter the palace as a beggar. Later on, he brings Odysseus the bow so that he can string it. At Odysseus' command, he also tells Eurycleia to lock all the doors and warn the women not to come out. Finally during the fight, he helps Odysseus fight the suitors. He captures Melanthius the goatherd supplying arms to the suitors, and strings Melanthius up. During the part where the party throws their spears, he kills Elatus in the first volley, and Polybus in the second volley. All of Odysseus' party then finish off the suitors, and it is assumed Eumaeus kills several other men who are not named. More minor acts: Later he helps kill Melanthius. Eumaeus also temporarily takes Odysseus armor before Odysseus goes to visit his father Laertes. Eumaeus also helps prepare dinner that night, before the fight with the suitor's families.
How is telemachus different from eumaeus?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
What occupation did eumaeus?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Where does melanthius kick Odysseus?
In the hip.
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
What kind of tone is created by Melanthius' words?
Melanthius' words create a disrespectful and scornful tone towards Eumaeus and the beggar, who Melanthius believes to be beneath him. His mocking and derogatory language conveys his disdain and superiority over them.
Did Odysseus tell Eumaeus the same tale about his past that he had told the Alcinous and Arete?
No, Odysseus did not tell Eumaeus the same tale about his past that he shared with Alcinous and Arete. While he provided a version of his story to Eumaeus, he was more cautious and less detailed, as he needed to gauge Eumaeus's loyalty and support. In contrast, his account to Alcinous and Arete was more elaborate and formal, aimed at receiving hospitality and assistance. This reflects Odysseus's strategic thinking in revealing different aspects of his identity to different audiences.
Who is eumaeus in the odessey?
Eumaeus was loyal to Odysseus he was also known as the swine herd.
How did odysseus test eumaeus?
he but raped him
