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Odysseus convinces Penelope that he is her husband by revealing the secret detail of their bed, that he alone knows. This detail is that their bed was constructed by Odysseus himself and cannot be moved as one of its legs is made from a living olive tree. This intimate knowledge proves to Penelope that it is indeed her husband Odysseus returned to her.
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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.
What do the suitors say to Odysseus to convince him not to kill them?
The suitors beg Odysseus for mercy, offering apologies and excuses for their behavior, while attempting to justify their actions by blaming the influence of the gods and their own desires for Penelope. They plead for their lives, promising to repay Odysseus and make amends for their wrongdoings.
What did Penelope ask the beggar when she seeking information about her husband?
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
What did Penelope ask the beggar when she was seeking information about her husband?
Penelope asked the beggar (who was actually Odysseus in disguise) about where he was from and if he had any news about her husband, Odysseus. She was trying to gather information to see if anyone had seen or heard of him during his long absence.
What character traits does Penelope reveal in her interactions with Odysseus disguised as a beggar?
Penelope reveals her loyalty, cleverness, and cunning in her interactions with Odysseus disguised as a beggar. She is cautious yet hopeful, testing the beggar's knowledge of Odysseus before revealing her true feelings. Penelope also shows her strength and resilience in her unwavering commitment to her husband's return.
Who was Penelope's husband?
Odysseus
Who had a test that Odysseus had to pass before she admit he was her husband?
Penelope
What did Penelope ask Odysseus when she was seeking information about her husband?
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Why were Calypso and Circe unable to convince Odysseus to stay?
Because Odysseus loved his wife Penelope too much to stay.
What does Penelope think Odysseus is?
Penelope believes that Odysseus is dead and will not return to Ithaca after the Trojan War. She is surrounded by suitors who are pressuring her to choose one of them as her new husband.
How does Odysseus finally convince Penelope to accept him?
He tells a childhood story that only he would know.
How is Eurycleia loyal to Penelope?
Although Eurycleia is considered Odysseus' mistress, she tells Penelope that her husband is home from Troy
What are some relatives or spouses of Penelope from Greek mythology?
Penelope's husband was Odysseus. She was the daughter of Icarius and Periboea. Her son was Telemachus.
What does Penelope reprimand Telemachus for?
Penelope reprimands him for treating the stranger to the castle roughly. At this time she does not know that the stranger is Odysseus, her husband.
True or false The disguised Odysseus tells Penelope that her husband is alive and well?
True. In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, tells Penelope that her husband is alive and well, but has not returned home yet. Penelope is skeptical at first but eventually believes him.
Is Odysseus a god from mount Olympus?
No, Odysseus is King of Ithaca, husband of Penelope, father of Telemachus, and son of Laërtes and Anticlea
What is Penelope's final test to prove her husband's identity?
Penelope's final test for Odysseus is to ask him to move their bed, which Odysseus built himself and knows cannot be moved because it is constructed from an olive tree trunk that is part of the structure of their home. Odysseus passes the test by revealing this secret detail, allowing Penelope to finally recognize him as her husband.
