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Because she wanted to test Odysseus to see if it was really him so she gave him little tests. By suggesting to move the bed, Penelope knows that only her and Odysseus kno that the bed is immovable sice he built it around a tree trunk in their bedroom (I think). She gave him is test to c If it really was odysseus since he is the only one that' know tht the bed cannot b moved
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Why can the bed of Odysseus and Penelope not be moved?
The bed was built around an olive tree, using the tree as the center post. Moving the bed would require uprooting the tree, or cutting it down.
What is the secret of the marriage bed of Odysseus and Penelope?
The "marriage" bed or more formally known as the "bridal" bed, was the bed that Odysseus made with his bare hands, and he carved it into a tree that was growing through his house. Odysseus had taken years to build the bed, and it was a gift to Penelope, as a symbol of his love for her. When Penelope tells him the bed had been moved, he gets upset (which only Odysseus would do, because only he and Penelope even knew about the bed.) and this proves to Penelope that he really is Odysseus. The marriage bed/bridal bed was very sacred to Odysseus and Penelope, and only the two of them knew about it. There was a tree that was growing through a small room in their house, so Odysseus built a beautiful bed (bridal bed) he carved into it flowers, and ivory, and built it all by his self and with his bare hands. Odysseus initially built his entire house around this tree, and when Penelope states that she moved the bed, meaning she cut it out of the tree, it infuriates Odysseus (which Penelope knew it would) and then she knows that it really is him. But the basic point of the bed is that only he and Penelope knew about it, so it was used as a test.
What was Penelope's final test for Odysseus?
Odysseus passes Penelope's tests by:Stringing his bow, and shooting an arrow through a dozen axe handles.Killing all the suitorsOdysseus gets angry when Penelope suggests moving the bed, as that would destroy it. He tells Penelope how their bed was made; only they would know.
How is Penelope convinced that Odysseus is actually Odysseus?
Penelope tells Eurycleia to move the bed, Odysseus responds by saying that is impossible because he has made the bed around the Olive tree.
Why does Penelope ask that their bed be moved?
Penelope knows that only Odysseus knows that their bed is unmovable because one of the posts is a living tree. She was testing if it was the real Odysseus and not a fake
What were some of Penelope's cunning plans in the odyssey?
1. (XXI.85-) When Penelope sets out the axes and challenges the suitors to archery, knowing only Odysseus will be able to shoot it. 2. (XXIII.197-202) Penelope commands Eurycleia to move the unmovable bed (that Odysseus himself built) so that Odysseus (before Penelope believes it to be him) will have sleeping accomodations. Odysseus then opposes that idea, claiming that the bed cannot be moved, convincing Penelope that it truly is Odysseus. Only Odysseus, Penelope, and Eurycleia know about the bed being unmovable.
Why is it ironic that Penelope tests Odysseus at the end of the story?
Because she tests him with moving the huge bed in their chamber, which coincidentaly was made by Odysseus before his troubles. Odysseus therefore knows that the bed is made out of the huge olive tree that grows within the house.
What was the object Penelope lies about to see if its Odysseus?
Penelope tells Anticlea to move her and Odysseus' bed to a guest room, knowing full well that the bed cannot be moved without damaging it severely.
What does Penelope do to Odysseus bed?
She did nothing. She just tested him with it. He had built the bed around a tree in their bedroom. No one knew about it but them.
What test does Penelope gives Odysseus?
Penelope tests Odysseus by asking him about their bed, which only the true Odysseus would know was built inside a living olive tree. This test confirms his identity to Penelope and proves that he is her husband returned after a long absence.
Why does Penelope tell eurycleia to move her bed out into the hallway?
Penelope tells her to move it as another test to see if Odysseus is indeed who he says he is. If he is the her husband, he will know that the bed cannot actually be moved because it is built from the trunk of the Olive tree around which the house has been constructed. Odysseus calls her bluff by noting her orders of Eurycleia to be impossible, which finally convinces Penelope that her husband is home at last.
How does Odysseus prove identity to Penelope?
First, Odysseus told Penelope that he is Odysseus. But Penelope wanted to make sure that it was the real Odysseus and not one of the suitors. So she gave him a challenge. ANd the challenge is: in their master bedroom...there was a bed and all 4 of the legs of the bed looked like a tree stump. And only 1 of the legs were a real tree. ANd only Odysseus and Penelope knew that. SO odyseus answered by saying pretty much that you are crazy and I can move that. SO therefore i is the real Odysseus!!!!
