While Odysseus was gone, his wife Penelope was being forced to entertain a large group of suitors who wanted to marry her. Penelope did not like any of the suitors, and only wanted Odysseus to come home to her.
Penelope did not like any of the suitors
It was Penelope
Antinous blames Penelope for stringing the suitors along and not committing to marry any of them.
Antinous is the leader of the suitors of Penelope, as he is the richest, and the most outspoken. Eurymachus is the next most reknowned of the suitors, and is well known for his command of the language.
Wife
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
In "The Odyssey," there are 108 suitors competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.
The suitors wan't Penelope to marry them and they will play games to win her over such as: darts, fights, last longest under water, etc.
Penelope believes that by marrying one of the suitors, she can maintain stability and security for herself and her son, Telemachus. She hopes that by choosing one of the suitors, she can avoid further conflict and possibly prevent them from causing harm to her and her household.
Penelope learns what the suitors are thinking through her handmaidens, who eavesdrop on their conversations and report back to her. She also uses her own intuition and keen observation skills to understand the suitors' intentions and motivations. Additionally, Penelope occasionally interacts directly with the suitors to gather information and assess their behavior.
Wait for her to finish weaving
During the slaughter of the suitors in the Odyssey, Penelope is kept in her chambers away from the violence. She is not aware of what is happening until after the event has concluded.