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He's been away because on the way back home from Troy (the Trojan war) he had to come home, but it was hard because he had to pass a lot of monsters, and shipmates mistakes and a bunch of obstacles and then finally a goddess Kalypso falls in love with him and takes him for herself on the island Ogyyseus or something like that and she wont let him leave. Then he finally gets to leave becauase Athena and every god but Poseidon because they believe he was a hero and deserve to go home so Kaypso releases him but then its a longer journey with more shipmates back to Ithaca again like he first tried to.
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What do Poseidon and the rest og the Gods disagree about at the beginning of the odyssey?
Well Athena and the other gods wanted Odysseus to get home because he had been away for so long and he was sad, However Poseidon didn't like Odysseus because Odysseus blinded his son, Athena and Zeus etc decided to help Odysseus get home when Poseidon wasn't there so so they weren't really disagreeing exactly, but that's basically what it happens
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Why has Odysseus been in calypso island for so long?
Odysseus has been on Calypso's island, Ogygia, for so long because he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, who has fallen in love with him and wants him to stay as her companion. Despite his longing to return home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope, the gods have intervened, allowing Calypso to keep him for several years. Ultimately, it is only after the intervention of Hermes, sent by Zeus, that Calypso is compelled to release Odysseus.
Who are the suitors and what are they doing in Odysseus home?
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
Why was Penelope hesitant to receive Odysseus?
she was hesitant because it's been so long since she's seen him, she's not sure of its really him or not.
What do Poseidon and the rest og the Gods disagree about at the beginning of the odyssey?
Well Athena and the other gods wanted Odysseus to get home because he had been away for so long and he was sad, However Poseidon didn't like Odysseus because Odysseus blinded his son, Athena and Zeus etc decided to help Odysseus get home when Poseidon wasn't there so so they weren't really disagreeing exactly, but that's basically what it happens
Was Odysseus Fair or Unfair in his treatment of Polphemus?
He was unfair. Polphemus may be a brute, but as long as he is on that island he can't hurt the rest of the world. So Odysseus should have just ran away.
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Why is book 14 and the relationship between Odysseus and Eumae os significant to Odysseus' heroic status?
It shows that even after Odysseus has been gone for so long, his servants and people can still love him and hope for him to come home.
Why doesn't Odysseus son believe Odysseus when he tells him he is his father?
because Odysseus was gone so long they thought he was dead
When Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus what does his son think?
Telemachus is shocked and initially doesn't believe his father is truly Odysseus, as he has been away for so long and looks different. Eventually, he is convinced by certain signs and recognizes him as his father. They embrace and weep together.
Why has Odysseus been in calypso island for so long?
Odysseus has been on Calypso's island, Ogygia, for so long because he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, who has fallen in love with him and wants him to stay as her companion. Despite his longing to return home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope, the gods have intervened, allowing Calypso to keep him for several years. Ultimately, it is only after the intervention of Hermes, sent by Zeus, that Calypso is compelled to release Odysseus.
Who are the suitors and what are they doing in Odysseus home?
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
Why was Penelope hesitant to receive Odysseus?
she was hesitant because it's been so long since she's seen him, she's not sure of its really him or not.
Why was Hermes important to the odyssey?
Hermes helped free Odysseus from Calypso. Without him, there would be no way of explaining why Odysseus was gone from Ithaca so long. Further, Hermes helps Odysseus best the enchantress Circe. Otherwise, Odysseus would surely have been turned into a pig along with the rest of his men.
Why does Telemachus doubt Odysseus's plan to have Athena and Zeus help them in their fight against the suitors?
Telemachus doubts Odysseus's plan because he lacks faith in the gods' ability to intervene directly in mortal affairs. He is also skeptical of his father's sudden appearance and the plan against the suitors, as he has been away for so long. Telemachus may be uncertain about Odysseus's identity and intentions, leading to his skepticism about involving divine help.
What is the problem Odysseus face while traveling by sea?
His main problem is on his way back from Calypso releasing him, Poseidon returns from his time being away and finds out what the gods had been doing while he was gone. Poseidon is angry to see Odysseus get away so he sends a crashing wave destroying his ship and sending him underwater.
