Penelope
How does Penelope act when facing Odysseus again?
Penelope is silent.
How does Odysseus feel when provoked by Penelope?
Odysseus reacts angrily.
What does Penelope ask of Eurycleia?
Penelope asks Eurycleia to place Odysseus's bed outside of the bedchamber.
Which war is Odysseus returning from?
The Trojan War.
Why is Penelope quiet upon meeting Odysseus again?
She doubts it is truly him to due lying suitors
What does Odysseus say when Penelope is silent to him?
Line 1554: "Strange woman, the immortals of Olympus made you hard, harder than any."
How does Penelope react when Odysseus passes the test?
Her knees "grow weak, and her heart failed her." (Line 1593)
What name does Odysseus give the Cyclops in order to trick him?
Nohbdy.
What does Penelope imply Odysseus is when he asks about her silence?
She implies he is either a god or creature trying to trick her.
(100 Bonus Points: Why does Penelope think this?)
How does Odysseus react when Penelope explains her true intentions?
Odysseus starts to cry.
How does Odysseus describe the bed he built? (Hint: Think imagery!)
Odysseus describes his bed by building the image of a tree.
Who are the Lotus Eaters?
A group of people who use a lotus to make sailors lose their motivation to return home.
What does Penelope say when Odysseus finally proves himself as her husband?
Line 1597: "Do not rage at me, Odysseus!"
(100 Bonus Points: Why do you think Penelope says this?)
How does Odysseus show signs of Hubris is his description of their bed?
What is Penelope's motive for testing Odysseus?
Penelope had to stay cautious against men who claimed to be Odysseus (Line 1603: "I armed myself long ago against the frauds of men...")
Why does Helios get mad at Odysseus's men?
Odysseus's men capture, kill, and eat Helios's precious cattle even after being repeatedly told not to.
Which line shows Penelope's skepticism towards Odysseus and his claims of being her husband? (Hint: more than one line as answer!)
Line 1555: "Who else in the world would keep aloof as you do from her husband..."
Line 1562: "Strange man, if man you are..."
How is Odysseus described in the first line?
"Greathearted" Odysseus.
Critical Thinking: What does the description of the tree's parts symbolize?
The tree's parts being built up to form a bed symbolizes how a relationship is built up.
Who is the six-headed sea monster Odysseus and his men face?
Scylla