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How does Odysseus explain why nausicaa did not bring him directly to the palace?
he said that he didnt want to be seen with her for fear that her father would get mad
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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Why does Nausicaa not want to escort Odysseus to the palace?
She clearly says (book 6) she is afraid of the gossip if she comes home with a strange man.
Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso?
Odysseus wishes to return home to see his wife Penelope and his child Telemachus, whom he has not seen for 20 years.
Why did Odysseus warn his men not to eat the lotus plant?
Because then his men wouldn't want to leave.
Why does calipso allow Odysseus to leave her island?
Calypso allows Odysseus to leave her island after Athene asks Zeus to tell Calyspo that if she doesnt allow Odysseus to leave her island that if she doesnt that Zeus will strike her with a thunderbolt and kill her as he is not a prisoner to her island and need to get home to be with Penelope (his wife). Zeus sends Hermes the messenger God to tell Calypso. Although Calypso is furious and doesnt want Odysseus to leave, she lets him because obviously she doesnt want to die so she helps him build a raft and gives him gifts for his journey home.
Why didn't Odysseus tell his men about scylla and charybdis?
He didnt want to scare them so they wouldn't leave.
What does irus want to do with Odysseus?
Irus, a beggar in Homer's "Odyssey," challenges Odysseus to a fight when Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, arrives at the palace of Odysseus. Irus wants to assert his dominance and maintain his status among the other beggars by defeating Odysseus. However, he underestimates Odysseus, who ultimately showcases his strength and skill by defeating Irus in the contest. This confrontation serves to highlight Odysseus's resilience and capabilities even in disguise.
Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso and her island?
Odysseus wants to leave Calypso and her island because he wants to go home to Ithaca. After the Trojan war, his ship was tossed off course and he has been trying to finish his journey since.
Why are Antinous and the other suitors so confident that they can stay as long as they want in Oddyseus' palace?
Antinous and the other suitors are confident they can stay in Odysseus' palace because they believe Odysseus is dead, and they view themselves as the rightful claimants to his wealth and position. They exploit the absence of Odysseus, assuming they can take over his household without consequence. Their arrogance is fueled by the support of powerful families and their own social status, leading them to underestimate the possibility of Odysseus's return. This sense of entitlement blinds them to the impending doom they face.
What happens on calypso's island in the odyssey?
they have a good time, and odysseus doesn't want to leave, but they make him, the gods said no more of this madness
What is a example of loyalty in the Odyssey?
Odysseus way loyal to his men, he didn't want to leave any behind ie: lotus, sirens, ect... Penelope stayed loyal to Odysseus even thought he was gone for such a long time
