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Why did Odysseus kill ALL the suitors?
It was fated.Only then would Odysseus' anger be satiated.Amphinomous chose not to leave when he had the chance.It would be unfair to spare some when they all shared the same crime.It would be easier to deal with.
What persuades Telemachus to continue his search for his father?
The goddess, Athene, goes in disguise to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus to deal in a manly fashion with the Suitors who are courting his mother, Penelope, and with finding out what has happened to his father. She plays a large role in aiding Telemachus to search for his father, primarily because she was very fond of Odysseus and wanted him to return home to Ithaca. Telemachus would also play a role in the battle in the hall, very important for Odysseus' success.
How did Odysseus end up in the Trojan war?
All the kings made a deal that if one goes to war and calls upon you than you have to go.
What are all of Odysseus' strengths?
Odysseus has many strengths. Some of the best or most noted ones are his cunning and cleverness, which are often noted by gods and goddesses in the story, especially Athena. He thinks ahead, like when he brought wine to the Cyclops cave, worried that they would have to deal with someone unpleasent. He is a great fighter, but that is more noted in the Iliad. He is determined, and spends years trying to get home without giving up, and does his best to try and bring his men home. His mind is really his best asset though. Odysseus is cunning and sly, and will do anything it takes to make it home or reach his goal.
What was Odysseus' problem when he arrives home?
Odysseus has many problems once he arrived home.He did not know if people would recognize him, and what the advantages and disadvantages of such an occurrence happening were.He did not know if his wife was still faithful.His son, whom he had never seen, may or may not be alive, and may or may not have been raised well.He did not know which servants were faithful to him.Eventually he learns that he must deal with over a hundred suitors.He did not know which of the female servants had become lusty and slept with any of the suitors.His father was learned to be in poor health.
What is the omen which appears to the suitors in the Odyssey?
That Odysseus would return after a great deal of time, and kill all the suitors by suprise.
How does Odysseus tell Telemachus to react when the suitors abuse Odysseus?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to remain calm and not start a fight with the suitors. He advises Telemachus to observe their behavior and wait for the right moment to take action. Odysseus urges his son to trust in him and the plan they have in place to deal with the suitors.
Why did Odysseus kill ALL the suitors?
It was fated.Only then would Odysseus' anger be satiated.Amphinomous chose not to leave when he had the chance.It would be unfair to spare some when they all shared the same crime.It would be easier to deal with.
How does Penelope trick the suitors?
Penelope tricks the suitors by telling them she will choose a new husband once she finishes weaving a burial shroud for Laertes, but she secretly unravels the cloth every night. This delay tactic gives Odysseus time to return home and deal with the suitors himself.
What persuades Telemachus to continue his search for his father?
The goddess, Athene, goes in disguise to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus to deal in a manly fashion with the Suitors who are courting his mother, Penelope, and with finding out what has happened to his father. She plays a large role in aiding Telemachus to search for his father, primarily because she was very fond of Odysseus and wanted him to return home to Ithaca. Telemachus would also play a role in the battle in the hall, very important for Odysseus' success.
What is 'The Odyssey' by Homer about?
The Odyssey poem mainly centers on the Greek hero Odysseus (or Ulysses, as he was known in Roman myths) and his long journey home following the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the 10 year Trojan War. In his absence, everyone assumes he has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteres (Greek: Μνηστῆρες) or Proci, competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.
What is the 'The Odyssey' by Homer about?
The Odyssey poem mainly centers on the Greek hero Odysseus (or Ulysses, as he was known in Roman myths) and his long journey home following the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the 10 year Trojan War. In his absence, everyone assumes he has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteres (Greek: Μνηστῆρες) or Proci, competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.
What has Odysseus asked his shipmates to do in order to deal with the sirens?
put wax in their all their ears except Odysseus'
Who as a greater pain Odysseus' or Penelope's?
well in my opinion it would be both because penelope was alone with suitors wooing her when she wanted her husband. on the other hand odysseus was fighting his life against a one eyed giants, giants the gods themselves and other horrible things.
What does tiresias tell Odysseus?
1. Much sadness lies ahead because of Poseidon 2. One narrow straight will get you through, Scylla and Charybdis, but restrain your crew 3.Then you'll get to the land of Helios, the sun god(Thrinakia). Don't eat the cattle, if it does happen you will lose all of your crew and return home under strange sail and there will be trouble at home 4. Once you deal with the suitors you must give a sacrifice to Poseidon 5. If you do all of this you will die a happy and rich old man
How did Odysseus end up in the Trojan war?
All the kings made a deal that if one goes to war and calls upon you than you have to go.
Is Polyphemus a villain do Odysseus' actions toward him seem justified?
Polyphemos is not a villan to him, but once he started eating Odysseus' men, he became a villan. Not so much a villan, but more of an enemy. His actions are not justified because Odysseus did not have a tender heart to forgive him or even strike a deal about eating his men. He just blinded/totured him which was wrong.
