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Why does Penelope give the suitors this test?
Penelope gives the suitors the test of stringing Odysseus's bow to find out who is truly worthy of her and to stall for time, hoping that Odysseus will return. It also allows her to further test the suitors' qualities and intentions towards her and her home.
What does telemachus learn about his mother when he returns to Ithaca?
Telemachus learns that his mother, Penelope, has been besieged by suitors who are vying for her hand in marriage, and who have been taking advantage of his father's absence to plunder their household. He also discovers that Penelope has remained faithful to Odysseus despite the suitors' pressure and attempts to force her into a new marriage.
What dies telemachus learn about his mother when he returns to ithaca?
Telemachus learns that his mother, Penelope, has remained faithful to his father, Odysseus, despite the suitors' advances. He also realizes her strength and cunning in dealing with the suitors while waiting for Odysseus' return.
What is the benefit Penelope sees in marrying the suitors?
Penelope believes that by marrying one of the suitors, she can maintain stability and security for herself and her son, Telemachus. She hopes that by choosing one of the suitors, she can avoid further conflict and possibly prevent them from causing harm to her and her household.
How many suitors must Odysseus face in his hall?
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
What was the task Penelope placed for the suitors?
It was Penelope
Who is the leader of the suitors of Penelope?
Antinous is the leader of the suitors of Penelope, as he is the richest, and the most outspoken. Eurymachus is the next most reknowned of the suitors, and is well known for his command of the language.
The suitors wanted to be Penelope's what?
Wife
Did Penelope like any of the suitors?
While Odysseus was gone, his wife Penelope was being forced to entertain a large group of suitors who wanted to marry her. Penelope did not like any of the suitors, and only wanted Odysseus to come home to her.
How were the suitors in The Odyssey bad hosts?
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
How many suitors are there in "The Odyssey"?
In "The Odyssey," there are 108 suitors competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.
Who was the suiter best liked by Penelope slain by telemachus?
Penelope did not like any of the suitors
What do the suitors want from Penelope?
The suitors wan't Penelope to marry them and they will play games to win her over such as: darts, fights, last longest under water, etc.
What does Penelope ask the suitors to do?
Wait for her to finish weaving
Where is Penelope during the slaughter of the suitors?
During the slaughter of the suitors in the Odyssey, Penelope is kept in her chambers away from the violence. She is not aware of what is happening until after the event has concluded.
How was Penelope able to delay marriage for three years?
Penelope told the suitors that she would weave a tapestry, and once she was finished, she would marry one of the suitors. Penelope weaved during the day, but secretly undid her work at night.
What does homer mean when he says the suitors imagined as they wished?
When Homer says the suitors "imagined as they wished," he is referring to the suitors' arrogant belief that Penelope would eventually choose one of them as her husband, despite her clear rejection of their advances. The suitors were deluding themselves into thinking that she would succumb to their charms rather than remaining faithful to Odysseus.
