Odysseus kills the suitors in the Great Hall in his palace.
One result of Odysseus's initial exchange with Antinous is that it sets the stage for the eventual confrontation between Odysseus and the suitors. Telemachus's act of removing the shields and weapons from the hall signifies a strategic move to prevent the suitors from defending themselves during the impending conflict. Additionally, this act symbolizes the reclaiming of order and control in Odysseus's household, paving the way for his true identity to be revealed and for the restoration of his rightful place.
Odysseus first met his grown son Telemachus in the hall of their home in Ithaca, after returning from his long journey. Telemachus had been searching for news of his father, believing him to be dead, while Odysseus had been disguised as a beggar upon his arrival. Their reunion was emotional, as they embraced after years of separation and uncertainty. This meeting marked the beginning of their collaboration to reclaim their home from the suitors vying for Penelope's hand.
Telemachus first ensures his mother's safety by getting Penelope to go back to the safety of her room. He helps prepare the suitors' death by telling Eumaeus to tell Euryclea to tell the maids to bar shut the doors of the hall. Telemachus stands by his father's side with sword and spear after Odysseus strings his bow, and shoots the arrow through the 12 axe handles. He then proceeds to help kill the suitors. Telemachus kills Euryades with his spear during the first volley, and Amphimedon with the second spear volley. He then kills Leocritus, son of Evenor. It is assumed he kills several other men, although they are not named. Later on, he tells Odysseus whom to spare.
The goddess, Athene, goes in disguise to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus to deal in a manly fashion with the Suitors who are courting his mother, Penelope, and with finding out what has happened to his father. She plays a large role in aiding Telemachus to search for his father, primarily because she was very fond of Odysseus and wanted him to return home to Ithaca. Telemachus would also play a role in the battle in the hall, very important for Odysseus' success.
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
Odysseus kills the suitors in the Great Hall in his palace.
Penelope initially shows surprise and confusion at the events in the hall, particularly Odysseus' return and his demonstration of the suitors. As she processes what is happening, she becomes cautious and reserved, testing Odysseus to ensure he is truly her husband before fully embracing him.
Odysseus returns to the island of Ithaca to hear that his house was plagued with many suitors, demanding Penelope in marriage. Therefore, he disguises himself as a beggar, and enters the estate. He enters the hut of the swineherd, Eumaeus, one of the few honest servants left on his kingdom. He still has no idea who Odysseus is, and meanwhile Telemachus approaches. He, Odysseus' son, has been gone from Ithaca for a year, and came back when Athena warned him about the suitors. When they meet, Telemachus too has no idea who Odysseus is. When Athena reveals his identity, Telemachus and Odysseus weep and embrace each other. After that, Telemachus, the swineherd and Odysseus meet Penelope, who embraces Telemachus Odysseus' old dog is the only one in the hall who recognizes him, and Penelope, after hearing the beggar has news about Odysseus, wants to learn more. During a late night chat between the two, Penelope orders Eurycleia to wash Odysseus' feet-a sign of respect-for the beggar had brought news that Odysseus was coming home now. However, Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus, and he quickly swears her to secrecy. The next day, Penelope decides to test the suitors by handing them Odysseus' massive bow. Many try to string it, but not a single one can't. While this progresses, Odysseus has sneaked out and followed the swineherd and the cowherd. When he reveals his identity, both men embrace him, but he quickly tells him a plan he had thought of. Odysseus enters the hall where the suitors are being attempted. The suitors complain, but Penelope allows him to test himself (Penelope still does not know his identity). The swineherd and cowherd removed Penelope and the maids from the hall, and previously Telemachus stripped the room of arms. For brevity, all four of them slay the suitors and kill the unfaithful servants. After that, Odysseus' identity is revealed Penelope. Suspecting a trick, she decides to test Odysseus. I tried to be as concise as possible, I hope you got the important facts over this.
In "The Odyssey," Odysseus's home is filled with suitors vying for his wife Penelope, but there are no weapons available to them because Odysseus has hidden or removed all the arms from the hall. This strategic move ensures that the suitors cannot defend themselves or mount a serious challenge when he returns. It also highlights Odysseus's cunning nature, as he plans to reclaim his home and defeat the suitors without the risk of armed conflict on their terms. Ultimately, this sets the stage for his dramatic and decisive confrontation with them.
When the disguised Odysseus enters the hall, the suitors treat him poorly, mocking and insulting him. They show their disrespect by belittling his appearance and challenging him to various trials of strength and skill, unaware of his true identity.
The climax of "The Odyssey" is when Odysseus finally returns home to Ithaca, defeats the suitors who have been vying for his wife Penelope's hand, and reveals his true identity to his son Telemachus. This moment marks the resolution of the main conflict in the story and Odysseus' journey to reclaim his home and family.
In an attempt to ensure Odysseus is who he says he is Penelope instructs the servant Eurycleia to move the marrage bed down into the great hall. This upsets Odysseus as one of the bed posts was made from an Olive tree which grew in his room and Odysseus thinks it has been broken apart. The detail Odysseus gives to Penelope about the construction of the bed proves to her that Odysseus is her long lost husband.
One result of Odysseus's initial exchange with Antinous is that it sets the stage for the eventual confrontation between Odysseus and the suitors. Telemachus's act of removing the shields and weapons from the hall signifies a strategic move to prevent the suitors from defending themselves during the impending conflict. Additionally, this act symbolizes the reclaiming of order and control in Odysseus's household, paving the way for his true identity to be revealed and for the restoration of his rightful place.
Before battling the suitors, Odysseus plans with his son Telemachus and loyal servants to ensure they have the upper hand. He devises a strategy to remove the weapons from the hall where the suitors are gathered, while also keeping his identity hidden until the right moment to reveal himself and strike. Odysseus also seeks help from Athena to aid him in defeating the suitors.
Antinous, one of the suitors, scorns Odysseus when he sees him in the great hall of his home. Antinous insults Odysseus and throws a stool at him, displaying his disrespectful and arrogant behavior towards the returning king.
First, Odysseus told Penelope that he is Odysseus. But Penelope wanted to make sure that it was the real Odysseus and not one of the suitors. So she gave him a challenge. ANd the challenge is: in their master bedroom...there was a bed and all 4 of the legs of the bed looked like a tree stump. And only 1 of the legs were a real tree. ANd only Odysseus and Penelope knew that. SO odyseus answered by saying pretty much that you are crazy and I can move that. SO therefore i is the real Odysseus!!!!