Odysseus becomes emotional and sheds tears when the minstrel sings about Troy because it reminds him of the hardships he faced during the Trojan War and his longing to return home to Ithaca. The memories of the war and the loss of his comrades evoke strong emotions in Odysseus.
In the book "The Odyssey" Troy is the city that Odysseus was attacking.
Odysseus is a soldier who must fight in the Greek army at Troy.
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When Odysseus left for Troy he was newly wed to Penelope and was in his mid 20's.
Odysseus was in Troy because the Greeks were having a war with the Trojans. Paris, a Prince of Troy, has "stolen" King Meneleus's (of Sparta) wife, Helen.
She died after Odysseus left for Troy from greef of her son.
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Odysseus begins his journey back home to Ithaca from Troy, following the long war at Troy.
Odysseus begins his journey back home to Ithaca from Troy, following the long war at Troy.
She died after Odysseus left for Troy from greef of her son.
Odysseus' crew members are soldiers he fought with at the Siege of Troy.