Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
After Odysseus reveals himself to the suitors in Homer's "The Odyssey," they initially express disbelief and shock at his return. They mock him, insult him, and refuse to believe he is who he claims to be. The suitors continue to taunt and threaten Odysseus, unaware of the impending consequences of their actions.
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
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.
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
Odysseus and his son slaughter them when Odysseus gets home.
Athena helps Odysseus disguise himself before he reveals himself to Penelope, so that he can observe her interaction with the suitors. She also helps him defeat and kill Penelope's suitors before he plans to meet his wife and answer her questions about his identity.
To the suitors.
After Odysseus reveals himself to the suitors in Homer's "The Odyssey," they initially express disbelief and shock at his return. They mock him, insult him, and refuse to believe he is who he claims to be. The suitors continue to taunt and threaten Odysseus, unaware of the impending consequences of their actions.
No, Odysseus has them completely fooled, until he reveals himself after killing Antinous.
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
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.
Odysseus tests the suitors by disguising himself as a beggar and observing their behavior towards him. He also sets up a challenge involving his great bow, with the condition that only someone strong enough to string the bow can marry Penelope. This test ultimately reveals the true nature of the suitors.
Odysseus killed all of Penelope's suitors.
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
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.
Penelope comes across as clever, cautious, and perceptive during her conversation with the disguised Odysseus. She tests him with questions and ultimately reveals her shrewdness and loyalty to her husband through their interaction.
Odysseus and his son slaughter them when Odysseus gets home.