He reveals himself to his son Telemachus first.
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they would kill him!
Odysseus reveals himself to his son Telemachus and his faithful swineherd Eumaeus in Homer's epic, the Odyssey.
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Odysseus follows Eumaeus and Philoetius outside. He assures himself of their loyalty and then reveals his identity to them by means of the scar on his foot
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
Odysseus revealed himself as being nobody. Therefore, the Cyclops said things like 'Nobody was here" when asked.
Odysseus waits to reveal himself to Penelope because he wants to test her loyalty and see if she has remained faithful during his absence. He also wants to ensure that it is safe to reveal his true identity, given the suitors' presence in his home. Additionally, revealing himself at the right moment allows for a more dramatic and emotionally impactful reunion.
disguised himself as a beggar, then shot an arrow through ax holes into the target
Odysseus wishes to test Penelope's faithfulness. Furthermore, by remaining hidden from Penelope, he can take care of his business with the suitors, and reveal himself when he is ready. Odysseus wishes to come back to Penelope a man, having dealt with all the problems in their house first.
This decision reveals Odysseus's character flaw of pride or hubris. He chooses to reveal his identity to Polyphemus, putting himself and his crew at risk, instead of using strategy and wit to safely escape the situation. His reckless behavior displays his overconfidence and arrogance.