Characters
Who finally returns home to Ithaca after travelingg to Pylos
Who is Telemachus
"...some god must have cast a spell, to cause me further pain. No mortal man could manage such a thing by his own wits..."
Who is Telemachus?
What does Telemachus show towards Odysseus?
Loyalty
What do Odysseus and Telemachus plan to do?
Kill the suitors
Who is the swineherd that Telemachus and Odysseus stay with?
Eumaeus
"My friend, it is my duty to speak out when I hear the dreadful things those suitors have been doing in your house."
Who is Odysseus?
What does the reunion between Odysseus and Telemachus demonstrate?
Nostos
What happened when Odysseus told Telemachus who he was?
Telemachus does not believe him
Who does Penelope confront in her palace?
Who is Antinous?
"Sweet light! You have come back, Telemachus. I thought that I would never see you anymore, after you sailed to Pylos."
Who is Eumaeus?
What does the plan to attack the suitors and regain their home represent?
Arete
What is Odysseus’ and Telemachus’ plan?
Odysseus will disguise himself as a beggar to distract the suitors while Telemachus hides the weapons in the house
Which two Gods does Telemachus request to fight alongside?
Who are Zeus and Athena?
“He will obstruct our courtship of he lives, since he is wise to us, and he will plot, and now the people will be turned against us."
Who is Antinous?
The suitors plotting against Telemachus represents what?
Dangers at home
Why did Penelope confront Antinous?
He was plotting against Telemachus
Who tries to appease Penelope while also plotting against her?
Who is Eurymachus?
"Do you have no respect for ties created by supplication, which Zeus watches over? Have you forgotten that your father came here, running in terror from Ithacans..."
Who is Penelope?
What is the main factor of Odysseus and Telemachus’ plan?
Cleverness, Deceit, Trickery
Does Amphinomus want to kill Telemachus?
Only if the gods will it