| Who helps Odysseus return to Ithaca after twenty years? | King Alcinous and Athena |
| 2. Once in Ithaca, whom does Odysseus visit and how is he disguised? | As a old man and Swinehard . Emuams |
| In Odysseus’ absence, where has his son Telemachus journeyed? Why? | Palos. to look for his father / find out news from his father. |
| What news does Athena share with Telemachus? | Go home. But the suitors are trying to kill his father |
| When Telemachus returns to Ithaca, who does he visit first? Why? | Swineherd (emamus) , to see if his mother has remarried or not. |
| What important Greek value does Telemachus’ and Eumaues’ treatment of the unknown beggar reveal? | Welcoming guest. (Hospatatlity) |
| How does Athena transform Odysseus just before he reveals his identity to Telemachus? | Golden wand. & Changes him from OLD to YOUNG. |
| Why is it ironic that Odysseus should return to Ithaca in beggar’s rags? | Because you would think he’s the king. |
| What is Argos’ condition when Odysseus sees him? In telling us how Odysseus’s dog is kept, what is Homer also telling us about conditions in Ithaca? | He’s old and weak. It’s not being taken care of. |
| What tale does the “beggar” tell Penelope? How does he describe Odysseus, and why do you think he adds these details? | That Odysseus is almost home back to Ithaca. He describes himself as an |
| How is Penelope’s interview with the beggar ironic? | She doesn’t recognized that it is him. |
| Who recognized Odysseus, despite his rags, when he returns to his kingdom? | By what hidden sign did she recognize him? His nurse or nanny. Because, of his scar that he had on his foot. |
| What do we learn about the character of Penelope in her interview with the beggar? | She is cunning, she has remained loyal and faithful to Odysseus and it’s getting too weak to continue to fight to avoid marriage. |
| Why do you think Odysseus continues to keep his identity hidden from his wife? | He wanted to find out if she was faithful to him while he was gone. |
| In setting up the test of the bow for the suitors, how is Penelope really suggesting she is looking for Odysseus? | Cause, she knows that the person who she’s really supposed to marry could do it. |
| What does Penelope promise the winner of the contest? | That whoever is able to win her test for the bow gets to marry her. |
| Just before Odysseus steps forward to try the bow, he reveals his identity to two other people. Who are they, and why does he reveal himself to them? | Swineherd (Emamus) & Cowherd (Philoeteus). & Because, they were the only two man who were praying & wanting Odysseus to return back home to Ithaca. |
| As the epic reaches its climax, two signs are sent from Olympus to indicate the god’s approval of Odysseus. What are they? | Zeus makes it thunder. Athena sends her shield. & To show that all of those suiters that she is on Odysseus side. |
| Is Odysseus’ revenge on the suitors and maids excessive? Defend your answer? | Cleans up the mess than he kills them for batraing him. |
| How does Penelope test Odysseus after the battle? | That she would have her bed moved into another room. BUT the tree will not be moved. |
| What characteristic of their marriage bed suggests the strength and endurance of their love? | That their love is strong just like the tree is.. |
The Odyssey Part 2
April 22, 2020