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Who was the vocal suitor of Penelope?
The vocal suitor of Penelope was Antinous. He was one of the leading suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.
How does Penelope avoid picking one if the suitors?
On Odysseus's return, disguised as an old beggar, he finds that Penelope has remained faithful. She has devised tricks to delay her suitors, one of which is to pretend to be weaving a burial shroud for Odysseus's elderly father Laertes and claiming that she will choose a suitor when she has finished.
Why does Odysseus suggest that Penelope test her maids?
While he was dressed as a beggar, he saw one of the maids consorting with Penelope's suitor. Odysseus suggested that Penelope test which of her maids are faithful to her and not her suitors.
What is one result of Odysseus' initial exchange with the suitor antinous?
Penelope questions the beggar(Odysseus) and summons him
How do you use suitor in a sentence?
Penelope's suitors are a major subject in Homer's The Odyssey. Agelaus was one of the suitors and was killed by Odysseus.
Why do you think Penelope set this test for her suitors?
Penelope set the test of stringing Odysseus's bow to identify the one suitor who could successfully complete this task, as it required great strength and skill. By setting this test, Penelope hoped to reveal the true identity of her husband, Odysseus, who she suspected might be among the suitors in disguise.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
How did Penelope keep the suitors at bay?
Penelope pretends to be weaving a burial cloak for Odysseus's father, Laertes. And she tells the men when she is done she will pick her new husband. But every night she would unravel part of it. She kept this up until one of the maids, who fell in love with a suitor, betrayed her.
The odyssey bully suitor?
In the Odyssey a suitor is just a bachelor dude in Ithaca that court Queen Penelope (Odysseus's wife), slaughter the live stock in the palace, and have sex with other women (mostly maids) in the palace. So they pretty much live of of Odysseus's money.
Why does Penelope initially allow the suitor to stay?
Because she thrives off of listening to their stories of supposed encounters with Odysseus. She'll listen to any one if they have a story about Odysseus. It's the closest connection she has with her husband, whose whereabouts are unknown.
What is another word for suitor that ends with u?
One word for a suitor that ends with "u" is "beau."
What is Penelope daughter's name?
Penelope's daughter does not have a name, smart one.
