What does Odysseus reveal about himself?
Summary: Book 21 Meanwhile, Odysseus follows Eumaeus and Philoetius outside. He assures himself of their loyalty and then reveals his identity to them by means of the scar on his foot. He promises to treat them as Telemachus’s brothers if they fight by his side against the suitors.
What do the gods do for Odysseus what is his responsibility?
Although the gods are responsible the difficulty Odysseus faces returning from Troy, they are equally responsible for motivating and assisting Odysseus and Telemachus in their respective travels. He remains on Ogygia for years, leaving the care of his home to his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus.
What does the section titled Argus reveal about Odysseus?
What does the section titled “Argus” reveal about Oddyseus? Odysseus has a dog whom he got when it was young. The suitors has greatly mistreated the poor dog and he died.
What two servants does Odysseus reveal himself to?
After the contest gets underway, Homer cleverly takes the reader outside the great hall to a scene in which Odysseus identifies himself and shows his famous scar to his loyal servants, Eumaeus and Philoetius.
What is the reason why Odysseus did not reveal himself at first?
Having been away from home for twenty years, Odyssey doesn’t immediately reveal his identity to Penelope because he needs to ensure that he can trust her and that she remains loyal to him.
How does Odysseus look when he reveals himself to his son?
How does Athena alter Odysseus’ appearance before he reveals himself to Telemachus? Before Odysseus reveals himself to his son, Athena makes him young again, turning his gray beard brown again and rejuvenating him. Odysseus tells his son about his plan to kill the suitors and Telemachus thinks he is crazy.
Who is responsible for Odyssey?
The epic poem written by Homer labeled The Odyssey proves that society struggles with exercising responsibility through Odysseus’ crew, the main character Odysseus, and…show more content…
Who is the god responsible for Odysseus’s long exile?
After the fall of Troy, Odysseus set sail for Ithaca, but his voyage took ten long years because he incurred the anger of the sea god Poseidon*.
Who does Odysseus see in the land of the dead and why is Odysseus there?
Odysseus first sees Elpenor in the Land of the Dead because he broke his neck and died. Who does he see next? Later on, why does she say she is there? He then sees his mother’s ghost, who says she is there because she died grieving for him.
What qualities does Penelope reveal about herself to her actions?
What qualities does Penelope reveal about herself through her actions on page 933? She displays generous hospitality, loyalty to her husband, discretion, kindness, and love for her son.
Who does Odysseus reveal himself to in Book 21?
Eumaeus
Odysseus then goes outside and reveals his identity to Eumaeus and Philoetius, who promise him their loyalty. Odysseus tells them their part in his plan to slaughter the suitors and goes back to the contest. He strings the bow and shoots his first arrow through the 12 axes and signals Telemachus to begin the slaughter.
Which of the following characters is responsible for leading the disguised Odysseus into his palace?
Summary: Book 18 Another beggar, Arnaeus (nicknamed Irus), saunters into the palace. For a beggar, he is rather brash: he insults Odysseus and challenges him to a boxing match. He thinks that he will make quick work of the old man, but Athena gives Odysseus extra strength and stature.
