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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.
What do Penelope and Eurycleia argue about at the beginning of book 23 in the odyssey?
In book 23 of the Odyssey, Penelope and Eurycleia argue over whether the influence of a dream should be taken seriously. Penelope has a dream that disturbs her, but Eurycleia dismisses it as meaningless. Penelope is upset that Eurycleia doesn't take her concerns seriously.
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.
What two people have had a hand in Telemachus' upbringing?
His mother, Penelope and Odyssesus' maid, Eurycleia.
Does Odysseus threaten Eurycleia with death?
No, Odysseus does not threaten Eurycleia with death. In Homer's "Odyssey," he trusts her with his plans and reveals his identity to her after keeping it a secret for many years. Eurycleia is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household.
Where does Penelope tell eurycleia to put the marriage bed?
Penelope tells Eurycleia to move the marriage bed outside of their chamber. However, this request is a test for Odysseus, as the bed is uniquely crafted by him and cannot be moved, signifying their unbreakable bond. This clever maneuver reveals Penelope's intelligence and loyalty, as she seeks to confirm Odysseus's true identity.
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.
What is the name of Odysseus' loyal servant?
He had several: Philoetius the cowherd; Eumaeus the swineherd; or Eurycleia the nurse.
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.
Who are Penelope's friends in The Odyssey?
Penelope is not known to have any friends specifically. Some of her servants including the old maid Anticlea could be considered her friend, and her son Telemachus could be considered a friend as well. The suitors could be considered 'friends' although they are not true ones, and are feasting on the estate in pretense of honouring Penelope and giving gifts to her.
How much time was to pass before the good nurse Eurycleia could tell Telemachus his mother left?
Eurycleia, the loyal nurse of Odysseus's household, refrained from telling Telemachus about his mother Penelope's departure for a significant period. She waited until after Telemachus had left for his journey to seek news of his father, which allowed her to protect him from the emotional turmoil of his mother's decision. This act of restraint highlights her loyalty and understanding of the family dynamics at play.
What does Odysseus tell eurycleia to stop doing?
Odysseus tells Eurycleia to stop weeping and mourning for him upon his return to Ithaca. He reassures her that he is alive and home, urging her to keep the news of his return a secret as he plans to deal with the suitors. Eurycleia had been a loyal nurse to him, and he wants to protect her from the chaos that will ensue.
