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Why cant Odysseus announce his return home?
Because his house is full of suitors trying to get with his wife.
When did Odysseus fond out about the suitors in his house?
Odysseus ,his son , and the loyal staff kill all the suitors
Why do the suitors say they wont leave Odysseus' house?
The suitors refuse to leave Odysseus' house because they are taking advantage of his absence to court his wife, Penelope, and consume his resources. They believe that Odysseus is dead and will not return, so they feel entitled to stay.
How many suitors are at Odysseus' house?
In Homer's "Odyssey," there are more than a hundred suitors at Odysseus' house. They have taken over his home in Ithaca, consuming his wealth and vying for the hand of his wife, Penelope, believing Odysseus to be dead. Their presence creates a significant conflict in the story, leading to Odysseus's eventual return and confrontation with them.
What is going on in Odysseus home in itchaca?
In Odysseus's absence, his home in Ithaca is overrun by suitors vying for his wife Penelope's hand in order to claim his estate. The suitors disrespect the house, consume its resources, and mistreat Odysseus's son Telemachus. Penelope remains faithful to Odysseus and holds out hope for his return.
Why are the suitors in Odysseus house?
they are trying to win his Odysseus's wife's hand in marriage
What accusations does Odysseus make against the suitors?
Odysseus calls the suitors out for taking over the house and making Penelope marry one of them.
Who are the two main suitors in Odysseues' house?
The two main suitors in Odysseus' house are Antinous and Eurymachus. They are both prominent members of the group of suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage during Odysseus' absence.
How does Odysseus respond when Eurymachus offers to repay Odysseus for what the suitors have taken from his house?
Odysseus rejects Eurymachus' offer, telling him that there can be no repayment for the wrongs that have been done in his house. Odysseus seeks justice and refuses any form of compensation for the suitors' actions.
What does theoclymenus prophecy to Penelope?
Theoclymenus foretells the return of Odysseus to Ithaca and the impending doom for the suitors in Penelope's house. He predicts that bloodshed and death will soon come to the palace.
How does Penelope feel about the suitors in her house?
she didn't want them there and felt uncomfortable with their presence
In the book the odyssey who is phemios?
a singer amongst the group of suitors in odysseus' house while he is away
