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When Penelope first saw Odysseus sitting by the tall pillar after all the wooers had been slain why was she reserved and hesitant?
Because she didn't know if it was actually him, people came to her all the time with lies about Odysseus
What did the wooers to in the Odysseus?
The wooers in the Odyssey were a group of suitors trying to win the hand of Penelope, Odysseus' wife, in his absence. They took over his palace, consumed his resources, and behaved disrespectfully towards Penelope and Telemachus. Ultimately, they were defeated by Odysseus upon his return.
What is Penelope's reason for not marrying one the wooers?
she has to weave a robe for Odysseus
What will happen to Penelope's wooers?
It has already happened. Odysseus and his son kill them all.
Who appeared among the wooers later on the same day that Odysseus came into town?
Penelope
What is Penelope's reason for not marrying one of the wooers?
she has to weave a robe for Odysseus
Who appeared among the wooers later one the same day Odysseus came into town?
Penelope
What can be concluded from this passage None of the wooers appeal to Penelope. Penelope does not trust the nurse. Only one of the wooers appeals to Penelope. Penelope trusts the beggar.?
From the passage, it can be concluded that none of the wooers appeal to Penelope, as she does not show interest in any of them. Penelope's lack of trust in the nurse does not necessarily imply trust in the beggar, and there is no evidence given to suggest that only one of the wooers appeals to Penelope.
How many years had Penelope been putting off the wooers?
By the time her son went out to find his father Odysseus, she had been putting of the wooers for three, almost four years.
Who told Penelope that Odysseus had come back to claim his house and had slain all the wooers?
The news was delivered to Penelope by Eurycleia, the loyal nurse who recognized Odysseus by a scar on his leg while washing his feet. She confirmed his return and the defeat of the suitors.
Who told Penelope that Odysseus came back to claim his land and slain all the wooers?
In Homer's "Odyssey," it is Telemachus, Odysseus's son, who informs Penelope of Odysseus's return. After slaying the suitors who have been vying for Penelope's hand, Telemachus reveals his father's triumph and assures her that Odysseus has reclaimed his rightful place in their home. This revelation brings Penelope a mix of joy and disbelief, as she has been yearning for her husband's return for many years.
Who did some of the kinfolk of the wooers try to do?
Some of the kinfolk of the wooers in "The Odyssey" attempted to kill Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca. They plotted to confront him and eliminate him as a threat to their pursuit of Penelope. However, they underestimated Odysseus, who ultimately outsmarted and defeated them. This conflict highlights themes of justice and retribution in the epic.
