PLOT
Who does Odysseus reveal his identity to first?
Telemachus
King of Ithaca, Husband of Penelope.
Odysseus
Is Odysseus an antagonist or a protagonist?
Protagonist and Main Character
Odysseus is treated kindly by the suitors.
FALSE, the suitors throw stools at him and treat him horribly
What is the first event in the summary?
Odysseus returns to his palace in disguise.
As of the end of our section, who are the only people who know Odysseus's real identity?
Telemachus, Athena, and Eurycleia.
Son of Penelope and Odysseus
Telemachus
Is Penelope an antagonist or a protagonist?
Antagonist
Odysseus, Telemachus, and Athena hide the palace’s weapons to prepare for a battle.
TRUE
What is the second event?
Suitors treat him poorly, and Odysseus, Telemachus, and Athena hide the palace’s weapons to prepare for a battle where they will kill the suitors.
Who does Odysseus have a deep conversation with?
Penelope
God of sky and thunder
Zeus
Is Athena an antagonist or a protagonist?
Protagonist
Odysseus is happy with how things are at the palace after returning.
FALSE
What is the third event?
Odysseus has a deep emotional conversation with Penelope.
How many axes did contestants have to shoot through to marry Penelope?
12
Greek Goddess of wisdom, gave Odysseus the idea to disguise himself.
Athena
Are the Suitors antagonists or protagonists?
Both. Some aren't entirely bad, while others treat Odysseus poorly.
Penelope still believes that Odysseus is gone.
True
What is the fourth event?
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus by a scar, but she is convinced to stay silent.
Who does Odysseus ask for a sign?
Zeus
Suitor that threw a stool at Odysseus.
Antinous
Is Poseidon an antagonist or a protagonist?
Antagonist
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus by a scar on his arm
FALSE, it was on his leg
What is the last event?
Penelope announces that she will hold a contest for a new husband. In the contest, whoever can use Odysseus’s bow to shoot an arrow through 12 axes gets to marry Penelope. Finally, Odysseus has a restless night, he asks Zeus for a sign, and tensions rise even further.