Antinous is the leader of the suitors of Penelope, as he is the richest, and the most outspoken.
Eurymachus is the next most reknowned of the suitors, and is well known for his command of the language.
It was Penelope
The suitors fuss at their leader, Antinous, because they are frustrated with his leadership and the lack of progress in their efforts to woo Penelope and gain her favor. They are also anxious about the prolonged absence of Odysseus and the uncertainty surrounding their situation in the palace. Their discontent reflects their underlying fear of losing their chances with Penelope and the potential repercussions of their actions against Odysseus. This tension highlights the instability and rivalry among the suitors as they vie for power and influence.
The suitors wan't Penelope to marry them and they will play games to win her over such as: darts, fights, last longest under water, etc.
Penelope told the suitors that she would weave a tapestry, and once she was finished, she would marry one of the suitors. Penelope weaved during the day, but secretly undid her work at night.
108 according to Homer
It was Penelope
While Odysseus was gone, his wife Penelope was being forced to entertain a large group of suitors who wanted to marry her. Penelope did not like any of the suitors, and only wanted Odysseus to come home to her.
Wife
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
In "The Odyssey," there are 108 suitors competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.
The suitors fuss at their leader, Antinous, because they are frustrated with his leadership and the lack of progress in their efforts to woo Penelope and gain her favor. They are also anxious about the prolonged absence of Odysseus and the uncertainty surrounding their situation in the palace. Their discontent reflects their underlying fear of losing their chances with Penelope and the potential repercussions of their actions against Odysseus. This tension highlights the instability and rivalry among the suitors as they vie for power and influence.
Penelope did not like any of the suitors
The suitors wan't Penelope to marry them and they will play games to win her over such as: darts, fights, last longest under water, etc.
Penelope learns what the suitors are thinking through her handmaidens, who eavesdrop on their conversations and report back to her. She also uses her own intuition and keen observation skills to understand the suitors' intentions and motivations. Additionally, Penelope occasionally interacts directly with the suitors to gather information and assess their behavior.
Wait for her to finish weaving
During the slaughter of the suitors in the Odyssey, Penelope is kept in her chambers away from the violence. She is not aware of what is happening until after the event has concluded.
Penelope told the suitors that she would weave a tapestry, and once she was finished, she would marry one of the suitors. Penelope weaved during the day, but secretly undid her work at night.