| “My master, you see was one of those who went to Illium” | -Still loyal to Odysseus -“My” highlights a connection |
| “My long suffering friend” | -Sympathetic to the beggar’s situation. |
| “My poor friend! You have certainly touched my heart with the story of your hardship and wanderings.” | -Feels strongly towards the stranger. |
| “Do have some sucking pig, which is all the servants can offer you.” | -Gives everything he has |
| “Stranger, it is not right for him to turn away any stranger…For strangers and beggars all come in Zeus’ name.” | -Positive view on Strangers |
| “Oh no my friend! What on earth put such a scheme into your head?” | -It’s in Eumaeus’ nature to be caring. |
| “No, stay with me, where nobody finds you a nuisance.” | -Wants O to stay with him. |
| “the admirable swineherd threw his arms around Telemachus (..) and showered kisses on him.” | -Compassionate, paternal figure for T |
| “Eumaeus jumped up in amazement.” | -He’s excited for T to come home. |
Eumaeus quotes
April 21, 2020