Who returned Odysseus to Ithaca?
Phaeacians
How does Odysseus get home after 20 years?
After twenty years, how does Odysseus finally get home? The Phaeacians offer to take him to Ithaca aboard their ship. Penelope has the suitors string Odysseus’ bow, then shoot it through the holes at the ends of all of Odysseus’ axes.
Who finally helped Odysseus get back home?
King Alcinous
WHO recognizes Odysseus on his return to Ithaca and how do they know it is him?
Odysseus is recognized only by Argos, his old hunting dog, who dies after hearing his master’s voice one last time. Odysseus tests the suitors by begging for food from each one. Penelope tells Eumaeus to bring the beggar to her; she wants to know if he has any news about Odysseus.
What is the hardest part about coming home for Odysseus?
The hardest part about coming home for Odysseus is not actually being disguised as a beggar, but how the suitors treat him.
Why was Odysseus not allowed to return home?
The primary reason why Odysseus does not sail directly home to Ithica following the Trojan War is due to the fact that he provokes the wrath of Poseidon and Helios. Polyphemus proceeds to curse Odysseus and calls upon his father, Poseidon, to punish him.
How does Penelope know Odysseus is truly her husband?
When Odysseus returns, Penelope doesn’t recognize him and cannot be sure that Odysseus is really who he says he is. She tests Odysseus by ordering her servant Eurycleia to move their marriage bed. His anger, and the fact that he knows the story of the bed, proves his identity.
How many times did Odysseus cheat on Penelope?
So, to hear some tell it, Penelope was unfaithful. 108 times. And, because she had sex with all the suitors, she got pregnant and eventually gave birth to Pan.
Why does Penelope allow the suitors to stay?
Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, has suitors because she is physically attractive and possesses great wealth. In other words, she is both beautiful and rich. There is another reason Penelope has suitors, and it is cultural in nature. So, another reason Penelope has suitors is because she is expected to remarry.
Why does Penelope devise the contest with the bow?
why do you think Penelope devises the contest with the bow? Penelope knows that Odysseus is the only one who can shoot the arrow through the 12 arrowheads. she makes it so that she won’t have to marry someone else. this reveals that she is clever.
Why did Penelope give the test of the bow?
The test was that Penelope says that she will marry whichever suitor can string the bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axe handles. None of the suitors can even string the bow so none of them even gets a shot at the axe handles. So this is a way of showing that Odysseus is much stronger than any of the suitors.
What is the climax of death in the Great Hall?
Death of a Palace is the climax of The Odyssey. Odysseus is ready to claim his rightful kingdom, but must kill all the suitors. He first kills Antinous by shooting the arrow under he chin. Through out the story, Antinous has been the most malicious suitor in the entire story.
What is so special about the bed of Odysseus and Penelope?
The bed is a permanent piece of furniture, representing the stability of the marriage between Odysseus and Penelope. Like a tree, solid and long-lasting, Odysseus and Penelope refuse to uproot themselves and join with another partner to create a new family.
What does Penelope and Odysseus bed symbolize?
The wedding bed in Book 23 symbolizes the constancy of Penelope and Odysseus’s marriage. The symbolism is heightened by the trick that Penelope uses to test Odysseus, which revolves around the immovability of their bed—a metaphor for the unshakable foundation of their love.
Is Odysseus faithful to Penelope?
Odysseus is both faithful and unfaithful to his wife Penelope. He is faithful spiritually and mentally, but unfaithful physically. Odysseus was often attracted by some beautiful goddess and stayed with them for several years.