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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.
How long does Calypso want Odysseus to stay with her on her island?
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
What is Calypso's confict?
She loves Odysseus and wants to keep him on her island, but Zeus wants her to let Odysseus go.
Why is Odysseus held captive by Calypso?
She wants him for her husband
Why is Calypso preventing Odysseus from reaching home?
She loves him and wants him to live with her.
Why does Calypso prevent Odysseus from reaching home?
She loves him and wants him to live with her.
Who tells calypso that she should keep Odysseus on her island forever?
No one, Calypso wants him to stay because she likes him.
Why does Odysseus remain with Calypso for 7 years?
Odysseus remains with Calypso for 7 years because she is holding him captive on her island against his will. She uses her powers to keep him with her, hoping to make him her immortal husband. Odysseus wants to leave and return home to Ithaca, but he is unable to escape until the gods intervene.
What lesson does Poseidon wants Odysseus to understand?
Poseidon wants Odysseus to understand what it is like to suffer, just as Odysseus has made his son Polyphemus suffer.
Who tells Calypso what Zeus wants and What is Calypso's reaction?
Hermes, the messenger god, delivers Zeus's command to Calypso, ordering her to release Odysseus. Calypso reacts with bitter indignation, accusing the Olympian gods of being "hard-hearted" and sexist for begrudging goddesses who love mortals. Despite her resentment and grief, she ultimately submits to Zeus's superior will and helps Odysseus depart.
When Calypso asks Odysseus to compare her with Penelope does Odysseus respond satisfactorily?
yes, he does. he like calypso more because he sees her as more of a natural vibe. Answer 2: Odysseus says that Penelope is neither as tall nor fair as Calypso, nor is she an immortal. Nevertheless, he wants to get home and will let nothing stand in his way.
What is the metaphor for Odysseus encounter with Calypso?
Odysseus wants to return home but Calypso a goddess doesn't want to let him go because she likes him. Athena helps Odysseus by telling Calypso to let him go and she does. That's when his journey begin.
