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In Homer's "The Odyssey," it is Antinous, one of the suitors vying for Penelope's hand, who throws a stool at the beggar, who is actually Odysseus in disguise. This act of aggression highlights the suitors' disrespect and arrogance, as they mistreat the beggar despite his vulnerable state. The incident is pivotal, as it sets the stage for Odysseus's eventual revelation of his true identity and his quest for revenge against the suitors.
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What warning is Antinous given after he throws a stool at Odysseus?
Antinous is warned that Odysseus, the wandering beggar, may actually be a god in disguise.
What is a beggar in The Odyssey?
The beggar is odysseus, he dressed like that because he did not want to get recognized by anyone.
How does antinous react to the beggars request?
Antinous throws a stool at him (the beggar.)
Who throws an ox-hoof at Odysseus the beggar?
Ctesippus.
Why does Odysseus hate Antinous?
Antinous is wooing his wife Penelope. Also, Antinous is rude, obnoxious, and treats Odysseus poorly. When Odysseus is a beggar asking for food, Antinous not only gives him no food, but also throws a foot stool at him. Antinous also earlier previously encouraged Irus the beggar to fight Odysseus.
What warning is Antinous given after he throws a stool at Odysseus?
Antinous is warned that Odysseus, the wandering beggar, may actually be a god in disguise.
Who is the beggar in The Odyssey?
The beggar is odysseus, he dressed like that because he did not want to get recognized by anyone
What is a beggar in The Odyssey?
The beggar is odysseus, he dressed like that because he did not want to get recognized by anyone.
How does antinous react to the beggars request?
Antinous throws a stool at him (the beggar.)
What does the beggar predict will happen in the Odyssey?
Nothing happens in the book.
Who throws an ox-hoof at Odysseus the beggar?
Ctesippus.
Why does Odysseus hate Antinous?
Antinous is wooing his wife Penelope. Also, Antinous is rude, obnoxious, and treats Odysseus poorly. When Odysseus is a beggar asking for food, Antinous not only gives him no food, but also throws a foot stool at him. Antinous also earlier previously encouraged Irus the beggar to fight Odysseus.
When does Odysseus disguise himself as a beggar?
Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar upon learning that he is back on Ithaca.
Who Irus from The Odyssey?
He was the beggar in book 18 who got beat up by Odyseus.
What are two examples where Odysseus uses trickery in the Odyssey?
with the cyclops and when he disguises himself as a beggar
What book in the odyssey is Odysseus become a beggar?
In Book 17 of the Odyssey, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar to secretly return to his home in Ithaca. He uses this disguise to gather information about the situation in his household and to assess who is loyal to him.
Who was Irus in The Odyssey?
Irus was a beggar and an errand boy who was also an incorrigible glutton and drunkard. He picks a fight with Odysseus because he feels Odysseus is competition as a beggar.
