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What does telemachus want to bring to Odysseus to help him fight the suitors?
Telemachus seeks to bring Odysseus his armor and weapons to help him combat the suitors. By providing these tools of warfare, he aims to support his father in reclaiming their home and restoring order. Telemachus's actions reflect his growth and determination to stand by Odysseus in the fight against those who have wronged their family.
Who fights on Odysseus's side during the battle with the suitors?
His son, Telemachus, his faithful servant Eumaeus, and the cowherd fight along Odysseus' side.
Who joins Odysseus in the fight against the suitors?
the swineherd, the shepherd, and the cowherd
How was Melanthius able to get armor and spears for the suitors to fight against Odysseus?
Melanthius, a goatherd loyal to the suitors, was able to obtain armor and spears by sneaking into the storerooms of Odysseus's palace. He took advantage of the chaos and his knowledge of the palace layout to retrieve weapons and armor, which he then brought back to the suitors to aid them in their fight against Odysseus. His actions demonstrate his treachery and loyalty to the suitors over his master.
What does Telemachus tell Penelope's suitors in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1, Telemachus tells the suitors that he will officially give them notice to leave in the morning. He tells the suitors that if they persist in eating at his house, Jove will reckon with them and they will eventually fall in his house (thinly veiled death-threats), with no man left to avenge them. He also tells the suitors to enjoy themselves and not fight, so that they can heard the bard Phemius. He also tells them that the visitor was an old friend of his father Odysseus; Mentes, son of Anchialus, chief of the Taphians.
Does telemachus fight his mother's suitors?
Yes. Telemachus fights his mother's suitors in both deed and combat.
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.
What does telemachus want to bring to Odysseus to help him fight the suitors?
Telemachus seeks to bring Odysseus his armor and weapons to help him combat the suitors. By providing these tools of warfare, he aims to support his father in reclaiming their home and restoring order. Telemachus's actions reflect his growth and determination to stand by Odysseus in the fight against those who have wronged their family.
Why does telemachus Odysseus son doubt that Athena and Zeus will help them un their fight against the suitors?
Telemachus doubts Athena and Zeus will help them in their fight against the suitors because he lacks faith in their ability to intervene directly in mortal affairs, as he sees them as distant and powerful deities. Additionally, Telemachus may doubt his own worthiness and feel overwhelmed by the situation, leading him to question the gods' support.
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.
Why does Telemachus doubt Odysseus's plan to have Athena and Zeus help them in their fight against the suitors?
Telemachus doubts Odysseus's plan because he lacks faith in the gods' ability to intervene directly in mortal affairs. He is also skeptical of his father's sudden appearance and the plan against the suitors, as he has been away for so long. Telemachus may be uncertain about Odysseus's identity and intentions, leading to his skepticism about involving divine help.
Who helps Odysseus in the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus is assisted in the fight against Penelope's suitors by:Telemachus, his sonEumaeus, the swineherdPhiloetius, the cow herda stockmanAthena indirectly appears as Mentor, and uses her goddess powers to help Odysseus, but she does not fight with arms herself.
How does Telemachus prove that he can think and act like his father?
Telemachus proves that he can think and act like his father, Odysseus, by mustering the courage to take charge of his household and embarking on a journey to find news of his missing father. Through displaying resourcefulness, intelligence, and strategic thinking similar to Odysseus, Telemachus shows that he possesses qualities akin to his father's.
Who fights on Odysseus's side during the battle with the suitors?
His son, Telemachus, his faithful servant Eumaeus, and the cowherd fight along Odysseus' side.
Who is the leader of the suitors?
Antinous who was the son of Eupeithes was the leader of the suitors. Antinous helped instigate the plot to kill Telemachus as he returned from the mainland, and helped spur the fight between Odysseus and Irus, a notorious beggar.
Who joins Odysseus in the fight against the suitors?
the swineherd, the shepherd, and the cowherd
What does Telemachus tell Penelope's suitors in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1, Telemachus tells the suitors that he will officially give them notice to leave in the morning. He tells the suitors that if they persist in eating at his house, Jove will reckon with them and they will eventually fall in his house (thinly veiled death-threats), with no man left to avenge them. He also tells the suitors to enjoy themselves and not fight, so that they can heard the bard Phemius. He also tells them that the visitor was an old friend of his father Odysseus; Mentes, son of Anchialus, chief of the Taphians.
