Because they were involved with the unfaithful suitors
Telemachus kills the handmaids because he believes they betrayed his family by continuing to sleep with the suitors. He sees them as disloyal and unfaithful, contributing to the disrespectful behavior in his household. By eliminating them, he is asserting his authority and restoring order in his home.
Odysseus makes a sign with his eyebrows, and Telemachus readies his weapons and joins his father next to the bow.
Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.
Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus is a beggar, thanks to Athena's disguise of him. After Odysseus' transformation, Telemachus believes him to be a god, until Odysseus tells Telemachus of his identity.
Eumaeus treats Telemachus with respect and loyalty, as he has known him since he was a child. He is protective of Telemachus and assists him in his journey to find his father, Odysseus. Eumaeus also offers guidance and support to Telemachus as a mentor figure.
Telemachus hangs some of the maids in "The Odyssey" as a punishment for their disloyalty. While Odysseus was away, these maids consorted with the suitors who were trying to court Penelope, showing a lack of loyalty to his household. Their execution serves to restore order and assert Telemachus's authority in reclaiming his family's honor after Odysseus's return.
.because he believed that they had betrayed him and his family. :p
I think it's because he believes that they have betrayed him and his family.
Telemachus kills the handmaids because he believes they betrayed his family by continuing to sleep with the suitors. He sees them as disloyal and unfaithful, contributing to the disrespectful behavior in his household. By eliminating them, he is asserting his authority and restoring order in his home.
Odysseus makes a sign with his eyebrows, and Telemachus readies his weapons and joins his father next to the bow.
Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.
There are Lady's maids, house-maids, nursary maids, nanny's, parlour maids, chamber maids, laundry maids, kitchen maids, cooks, butlers, house-keepers, between maids, scullery maids, still room maids and for smaller houses all-of-work-maids. Hope that helps! x
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Odysseus listens to their pleas briefly before he orders his son Telemachus and two loyal servants to execute them. They are all killed as punishment for their disrespect and betrayal.
Telemachus aids Odysseus in taking revenge on the suitors by first gathering intelligence about their actions and reinforcing his resolve to reclaim their home. He discreetly supports Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca, helping to plan their strategy. Together, they execute a surprise attack, with Telemachus assisting in disarming the suitors and fighting alongside his father during the confrontation. His bravery and loyalty play a crucial role in the successful reclaiming of their household.
There is no collective noun for a group of maids, in which case a collective noun suitable to the situation is used; for example a staff of maids, a crew of maids, an army of maids, etc. A "helping" or a "tidy" have been proposed for common useage
The cast of Telemachus - 1911 includes: Theo Frenkel as Telemachus