Odysseus was justified in killing the suitors because they were disrespectful guests in his home, consumed his resources, harassed his wife, and plotted against his son. In the context of ancient Greek customs and honor, Odysseus sought to restore order and reclaim his rightful place as the head of his household.
Eurymachus argues that it was primarily Antinous who was responsible for the mistreatment of Odysseus' household, and that the other suitors should not be punished for his actions. He also pleads for mercy and offers to repay Odysseus for the damages caused.
Eurymachus argues that it was only Antinous who was responsible for the suitors' behavior and that the rest of the suitors should not be punished for his actions. He also offers to make reparations for the suitors' misdeeds and promises to compensate Odysseus for any losses they have caused.
Eurymachus argues that it was the suitors who were responsible for their actions, not all the suitors collectively. He asks Odysseus to spare those who were not involved in the disrespect shown towards him and to forgive those who have wronged him.
While Odysseus' revenge can be seen as justified by some due to the wrongs he suffered at the hands of the suitors, others might argue that the extent of the violence and bloodshed he unleashed goes beyond what is morally acceptable. The ethical justification of his revenge is subjective and depends on individual perspectives on justice and retribution.
Eurymachus admits that the suitors were wrong but tries to blame all of the suitors' evils on Antinous, the worst of them. He also offers to have the suitors repay Odysseus for all of the food and damages, and also pay a fine of 20 oxen, while paying him silver and gold until he forgives them. Eurymachus is not successful.
Eruymachus doesn't stop Odysseus, he helps him kill the suitors. All the suitors die in the end.
Odysseus was trying to kill them all. Only by killing Odysseus could they save their own lives.
No. Though Eurymachus attempts to bargain with Odysseus, Odysseus' fury is only satiated by killing them all.
Eurymachus argues that it was primarily Antinous who was responsible for the mistreatment of Odysseus' household, and that the other suitors should not be punished for his actions. He also pleads for mercy and offers to repay Odysseus for the damages caused.
Eurymachus argues that it was only Antinous who was responsible for the suitors' behavior and that the rest of the suitors should not be punished for his actions. He also offers to make reparations for the suitors' misdeeds and promises to compensate Odysseus for any losses they have caused.
Odysseus, his son, and the loyal staff kill all the suitors.
As leader of the suitors, Antinous led them all to their deaths by being the first to die.
Eurymachus argues that it was the suitors who were responsible for their actions, not all the suitors collectively. He asks Odysseus to spare those who were not involved in the disrespect shown towards him and to forgive those who have wronged him.
Odysseus ,his son , and the loyal staff kill all the suitors
He fights the suitors and kills all of them.
Odysseus killed all of Penelope's suitors.
Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.