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Why do the suitors think Odysseus killed Antinous?
The suitors believe Odysseus to have killed Antinous by mistake, and they threaten to kill him as well.
What do the suitors do after Odysseus kills Antinous?
The suitors, still not realizing that this is Odysseus, threaten to kill Odysseus, thinking the murder was a mistake.
Which One of the suitors threw a stool at Odysseus?
Antinous
What do the suitors look for after Odysseus shoots Antinous?
After Antinous is killed, the other suitors look for their weapons so that they can kill Odysseus in revenge. They can find neither shield nor spear.
Why do the other suitors speak against Antinous?
The other suitors do not think it right that Antinous has assaulted Odysseus (the beggar), and warn that it may be some god in disguise. After realizing that Odysseus has killed Antinous intentionally and intends to kill them all, they try to appease Odysseus by blaming all the trouble on Antinous.
What does the leader of the suitors do to Odysseus?
He challenges Odysseus and of course Odysseus wins and later he kills the leader of the suitors.
What action begins Odysseus' revenge on the suitors?
Odysseus shoots a bow at Antinous... and it killed him
Which one of the suitors did Odysseus kill first and why?
Odysseus killed Antinous first among the suitors. Antinous was the most arrogant and disrespectful of the suitors, leading the group in their disrespectful behavior towards Odysseus' household. By targeting him first, Odysseus aimed to eliminate the leader of the suitors and send a strong message to the others, demonstrating his strength and reclaiming his authority.
Whom does Odysseus kill first and why?
Odysseus first kills Antinous, the leader of the suitors, upon his return to Ithaca. Antinous is the most arrogant and disrespectful of the suitors who have invaded Odysseus's home, consuming his wealth and courting his wife, Penelope. By targeting Antinous first, Odysseus sends a strong message to the other suitors about the consequences of their actions. This act marks the beginning of his reclaiming of his household and authority.
What is the reaction of the other suitors after Antinous strikes the disguised Odysseus?
The suitors considered Antinous ungracious for treating the beggar so poorly and warned Antinous that if the beggar were really a god, then Antinous might suffer some ill fate.
How do the suitors react when Odysseus kills Antinous?
The suitors react with outrage, and threaten to kill Odysseus. They think the killing is an accident and still do not realize Odysseus' identity or intentions.
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.
