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What instructions does Odysseus give to Telemachus?
He tells him to go home and wait for his fathers arrival as a beggar. He warns Telemachus not to interfere if the suitors are rise but to wait for the signal to hide all the weapons except his own. He also reminds Telemachus not to let any one know that he has returned.
What warning does Odysseus give Telemachus?
Odysseus warns Telemachus to be cautious of the suitors who are trying to take advantage of his absence to win Penelope's hand in marriage and take control of his kingdom. He advises Telemachus to think carefully before taking any action and to trust only a few loyal allies.
What advice does amphinomus give the suitors?
Amphinomus advises the suitors to stop their aggressive behavior towards Telemachus and instead focus on enjoying the feasting and entertainment at the palace. He warns them not to harm Telemachus, as it could result in retribution from the gods.
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.
How does Odysseus test the suitors?
Odysseus tests the suitors by disguising himself as a beggar and observing their behavior towards him. He also sets up a challenge involving his great bow, with the condition that only someone strong enough to string the bow can marry Penelope. This test ultimately reveals the true nature of the suitors.
What instructions does Odysseus give to Telemachus?
He tells him to go home and wait for his fathers arrival as a beggar. He warns Telemachus not to interfere if the suitors are rise but to wait for the signal to hide all the weapons except his own. He also reminds Telemachus not to let any one know that he has returned.
What warning does Odysseus give Telemachus?
Odysseus warns Telemachus to be cautious of the suitors who are trying to take advantage of his absence to win Penelope's hand in marriage and take control of his kingdom. He advises Telemachus to think carefully before taking any action and to trust only a few loyal allies.
What excuse does Telemachus give to the suitors for his need to hid the weapons?
the excuse that telemachus gives to the suitors is that he will clean the weapons
What reasons does Odysseus give for him taking revenge on the suitors?
Odysseus seeks revenge on the suitors for multiple reasons. Firstly, the suitors have been disrespectful and have taken advantage of his absence by consuming his resources and pursuing his wife. Secondly, they have shown no remorse for their actions and have plotted to kill his son Telemachus. Lastly, Odysseus sees it as his duty to uphold his honor and reclaim his rightful place as the king of Ithaca by punishing those who have wronged him.
In the book The Odyssey how did Odysseus kill the suitors?
Odysseus had asked his son to lock the armory so that the suitors cannot defend themselves. After successfully shooting an arrow through the holes of the twelve axes, Odysseus shoots Antinous in the throat, and the suitors realize who the beggar - Odysseus - is. They try to flee, then attempt to get Odysseus away from the door so that they can escape. While Odysseus continues to shoot the suitors down, his son, Telemachus, gets spears and shields from the armory. After Odysseus runs out of arrows, he and his son use the spears to kill the suitors. They are helped by two servants. Eventually, Athena, goddess of war, makes her presence known in the form of a shield, and the suitors give up hope, and are slaughtered. Odysseus had killed 108 men, including 12 servants who had betrayed Odysseus (the maids had slept with the suitors, and a servant had mocked Odysseus when he was a beggar).
What instructions did Odysseus give to Penelope while he was away visiting his father?
Odysseus told Penelope to take the women and go to the upper chamber and do not talk to any man.
What advice did Athene give to Telemachus in The Odyssey?
She gives Telemachus the advice to go in search of news of his father, Odysseus.
What advice does amphinomus give the suitors?
Amphinomus advises the suitors to stop their aggressive behavior towards Telemachus and instead focus on enjoying the feasting and entertainment at the palace. He warns them not to harm Telemachus, as it could result in retribution from the gods.
What does Telemachus tell Penelope's suitors in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1, Telemachus tells the suitors that he will officially give them notice to leave in the morning. He tells the suitors that if they persist in eating at his house, Jove will reckon with them and they will eventually fall in his house (thinly veiled death-threats), with no man left to avenge them. He also tells the suitors to enjoy themselves and not fight, so that they can heard the bard Phemius. He also tells them that the visitor was an old friend of his father Odysseus; Mentes, son of Anchialus, chief of the Taphians.
What do the suitors offer Odysseus for their release?
Eurymachus promises Odysseus that the suitors will pay Odysseus for all they have eaten and drunk, with each one paying a fine worth 20 oxen. Eurymachus also promises that they will give Odysseus gold and bronze until Odysseus forgives them.
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.
Why does Athena visit Telemachus?
Athena visits Telemachus to give him strength, courage, and encouragement. She also sets him on his way to ready for Odysseus eventual return to Ithaca. She gets Telemachus to go on a boat provided by Noemon to search for word of Odysseus' fate. He first went to Pylos, and then on to the court of Menelaus (in Sparta) to get word. She then provided several other instances of help, including protecting Telemachus, protecting Odysseus.
