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Odysseus seeks revenge on the suitors for multiple reasons. Firstly, the suitors have been disrespectful and have taken advantage of his absence by consuming his resources and pursuing his wife. Secondly, they have shown no remorse for their actions and have plotted to kill his son Telemachus. Lastly, Odysseus sees it as his duty to uphold his honor and reclaim his rightful place as the king of Ithaca by punishing those who have wronged him.
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what was Odysseus reasons for slaying all the suitors?
Odysseus had reasons for slaying the Suitors for two main reasons. One was for disrespecting him and his household. Two for being disloyal to Odysseus as ruler of Ithaca, in attempts to displace him by taking his wife.
What happens to the suitors in the Odyssey?
In the Odyssey, the suitors who have been courting Penelope, Odysseus' wife, are killed by Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca. Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, challenges the suitors to a contest and then reveals his true identity before taking revenge on them for their disrespect and attempts to take over his home.
What accusations does Odysseus make against the suitors?
Odysseus calls the suitors out for taking over the house and making Penelope marry one of them.
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.
How does menelaus feel about the suitors?
Menelaus harbors disdain for the suitors who have overrun his home in Odysseus's absence. He views them as disrespectful and arrogant, taking advantage of Odysseus's absence and consuming his resources. Menelaus's feelings reflect a broader sense of loyalty to Odysseus and a desire to see justice served against those who disrespect his friend. This animosity underscores the themes of honor and hospitality in the epic.
what was Odysseus reasons for slaying all the suitors?
Odysseus had reasons for slaying the Suitors for two main reasons. One was for disrespecting him and his household. Two for being disloyal to Odysseus as ruler of Ithaca, in attempts to displace him by taking his wife.
What happens to the suitors in the Odyssey?
In the Odyssey, the suitors who have been courting Penelope, Odysseus' wife, are killed by Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca. Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, challenges the suitors to a contest and then reveals his true identity before taking revenge on them for their disrespect and attempts to take over his home.
What accusations does Odysseus make against the suitors?
Odysseus calls the suitors out for taking over the house and making Penelope marry one of them.
Why does Odysseus anticipate that the swineherd will get into a conflict with the suitors?
Odysseus anticipates conflict between the swineherd and the suitors because the suitors have mistreated him in the past by taking advantage of his hospitality at the palace. As the loyal servant of Odysseus, the swineherd is protective of his master's household and is willing to defend it against any threats.
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.
What conclusion does the assembly come to after Telemachus asks them to kick the suitors out?
The assembly decides that the suitors should be expelled from Odysseus' house for their disrespectful behavior and abuse of hospitality. They agree with Telemachus and show their support by stating that it is not right for the suitors to continue taking advantage of Odysseus' absence.
How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.
Why do the suitors say they wont leave Odysseus' house?
The suitors refuse to leave Odysseus' house because they are taking advantage of his absence to court his wife, Penelope, and consume his resources. They believe that Odysseus is dead and will not return, so they feel entitled to stay.
How does Odysseus eliminate the problem he finds at home?
murders all the suitors (over 100) that are taking advantage of his home
What is the suitors' reaction when Odysseus still in disguise takes up the bow?
Some were afraid that Odysseus might string the bow. Antinous accuses Odysseus of being drunk and having had too much wine. Eventually Telemachus dissipates their protests by threatening to throw stones at Eumaeus if he does not bring the bow to Odysseus; this causes the suitors to laugh heartily.
How does Odysseus test his wife to make sure that she has been faithful to him?
Odysseus returns home to his wife Penelope and their son after being away fighting and being shipwrecked to find a host of suitors all wanting to marry Penelope.So Odysseus dressed as a beggar and hung around the suitors so that he could see if anything untoward was taking place with anyone of them and Penelope,which of course there wasn't so Odysseus killed all of the suitors before declaring his presence to Penelope.
What prevents the townspeople from taking revenge on Odysseus in the end?
Athene disguises Odysseus as a beggar until he is next to Telemachus on his rightful seat of power, ready to attack.
