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Alcinous wants Odysseus to stay one more day to honor him as a guest and ensure he receives proper hospitality before his departure. As the king of the Phaeacians, Alcinous values the customs of xenia, or guest-friendship, and wishes to provide Odysseus with a grand farewell, including a feast and gifts for his journey home. Additionally, he wants to hear more of Odysseus's adventures, which intrigue and entertain his court.
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Why did Odysseus originally want to stay in the cave?
The wine
Why were Odysseus's men disobedient?
They were disobedient because they started eating locust which made them want to stay on the island
What does Odysseus understand about the lotus eaters that his men don't?
He understands that eating the plant will make you want to stay on the island.
What does the episode with the lotus eaters suggest about the kinds of problems Odysseus has with his men?
This episode suggests that not all of the men may necessarily want to go home as badly as Odysseus does, and perhaps they would stay some where else if they were allowed.
Who is tiresias and what does Odysseus want from him?
he want to save him
Why does Alcinous want Odysseus to marry Nausicaa?
Alcinous feels that he and the stranger "think as one."
Why does circe want Odysseus to stay with her?
He wants Odysseus to be her lover and stay with her forever.
How long does Calypso want Odysseus to stay with her on her island?
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
Why did Odysseus originally want to stay in the cave?
The wine
What happens after Odysseus men eat the lotus plant?
Odysseus' have no desire for home any longer and just want to stay on the island. Odysseus has to tie them up and drag them out of the island.
Why were Odysseus's men disobedient?
They were disobedient because they started eating locust which made them want to stay on the island
What does Odysseus understand about the lotus eaters that his men don't?
He understands that eating the plant will make you want to stay on the island.
Why does Odysseus want to stay in Polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus wants to stay in Polyphemus' cave in order to receive hospitality and offerings as is customary in Greek culture. He hopes to gain favor with the Cyclops and secure his safety while trapped in the cave.
Why are Antinous and the other suitors so confident that they can stay as long as they want in Odysseus and rsquo palace eating as many goats and drinking as much as they want?
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What does the episode with the lotus eaters suggest about the kinds of problems Odysseus has with his men?
This episode suggests that not all of the men may necessarily want to go home as badly as Odysseus does, and perhaps they would stay some where else if they were allowed.
Why does the cyclops want revenge on Odysseus?
because Odysseus blinded him
Why doesn't Odysseus want his men to eat the louts?
Odysseus begs for food for many reasons:To get food.To make his disguise more convincing.To test the characters of the suitors.
