He has been gone for so long, she doesn't believe it is really him.
In book 23 of the Odyssey, Penelope and Eurycleia argue over whether the influence of a dream should be taken seriously. Penelope has a dream that disturbs her, but Eurycleia dismisses it as meaningless. Penelope is upset that Eurycleia doesn't take her concerns seriously.
Penelope was talking to Odysseus and told her maid to move Odysseus' bed so this beggar (odysseus) could stay the night. (Odysseus' bed was made from an oak tree and would be almost impossible to move.) Therefore, Odysseus got really mad and thought she was living with another man who was very strong and could move it. Penelope then knew for sure that this was Odysseus.
The olive tree in the Odyssey symbolizes peace, prosperity, and endurance. In Book 23, Odysseus describes the bed he made with an olive tree trunk as one of its posts, signifying his enduring love for Penelope. The tree also represents the connection to Odysseus' homeland of Ithaca, where olive trees would have been abundant and symbolized prosperity.
whoever wins the Archery contest will marry penelope.
In Book 23 of the Odyssey, the epic simile describes the reunion of Odysseus and Penelope like the joy of sailors spotting land after a long and treacherous journey at sea. Another epic simile compares Odysseus's emotional reunion with his wife to the relief a farmer feels when the rains finally arrive after a long drought. This use of vivid imagery helps emphasize the emotional intensity and significance of these moments in the story.
In Book 23 of the Odyssey, the man vs man conflict arises between Odysseus and the suitors that have invaded his home. Odysseus seeks vengeance against the suitors for disrespecting his house and wife, while the suitors resist and try to defend themselves from Odysseus' attacks. This conflict ultimately culminates in a violent showdown where Odysseus emerges victorious.
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