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How is Odysseus reckless?

How is Odysseus reckless?

Odysseus’ overdeveloped pride and arrogance led him to act recklessly in Book Nine of the Odyssey. Instead of continuing his journey, Odysseus wanted to explore the mainland, the Land of the Cyclops. Once he arrived at the cave, Odysseus wants to gain hospitality of the owner.

What is Odysseus reaction to seeing Argos?

How does Odysseus react when he sees Argos? He is deeply touched but he tries to maintain self-control. When Odysseus is dressed as a beggar, what does he tell Penelope? Odysseus tells Penelope that Odysseus is on his way home.

How did Odysseus get the scar on his leg he was gored by a boar while hunting he fell out of a chariot when he was a child he was hit by a stray arrow as a teenager a lion bit him?

Just reluctantly does he permit Eurycleia to wash his feet. As she is placing them in a bowl of water, she sees a scar on one of his feet. She promptly remembers it as the scar that Odysseus got when he went boar hunting with his grandfather Autolycus. The loyal Eurycleia recovers and guarantees to stay discreet.

Why does Penelope test Odysseus after he removes his disguise?

Why does she test him? To make sure he’s Odysseus.

Does Penelope recognize Odysseus in Book 19?

In Book 19, Penelope does not recognize Odysseus for who he is because he is disguised as a beggar. He expresses that he knows Odysseus and Penelope tests the validity of the alleged Odysseus sighting the “beggar” had by asking about Odysseus’ appearance.

WHO recognizes Odysseus right away how does he recognize 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 does Odysseus do to prove himself?

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.

Who makes Odysseus extremely angry?

Antinous

Why did Odysseus kill Antinous first?

why does Odysseus kill Antinous first and in such a sudden, terrible way? He wanted to kill him to make a statement to all the followers of Antinous and stop anyone who has been disloyal to him. They were telling him when they didnt know it was Odysseus.

Who keeps Odysseus on her island for 7 years?

Calypso

Who does Odysseus reveal himself to?

Telemachus

What reasons does Odysseus give for killing the suitors?

4) Why does Odysseus kill the suitors? Odysseus wants revenge on the suitors. They have wasted a lot of his wealth, by living at his expense during his absence. More importantly, by taking advantage of his absence, the suitors have insulted Odysseus and damaged his reputation.

What happened in Book 22 of the Odyssey?

In Book 22 of The Odyssey, Odysseus reveals his true identity to everyone and begins slaughtering the suitors. After Odysseus and his crew kill many suitors, Athena joins in and ends the battle. Telemachus then kills the twelve female servants disloyal to Odysseus.

How did Odysseus get the scar on his foot?

Odysseus is a legendary figure who experienced many threats throughout his life. The scar on his leg is a result of his encounter with a wild boar. Odysseus was on a hunt with Autolycus when he got injured.

Why does Telemachus not recognize his father?

Why does Telemachus take his father for a god? Telemachus thinks that Odysseus is a god because he has heard of him before and he knows that he left as a young man and should have returned as an old man but he sees he is younger and still claims to be his father.

Who is the first person that appears to Odysseus Why does he recognize him?

The first human to recognize the disguised Odysseus is Eurycleia, an old nurse. She recognizes him by a scar on his leg. What is the contest that Penelope decides for the suitors and how is it a set-up?

How many suitors does Odysseus kill?

24 from Same, 20 from Zacynthos, 12 from Ithaca, and names these: The SUITORS were killed either by Odysseus or by someone in his team, that is, Eumaeus 1, Philoetius or Telemachus.

What does Odysseus say he will never do again?

What does Odysseus say he will never do again? He will never leave Penelope again.

Does Odysseus kill the maids?

Odysseus then told Telemachus to hack the Maids up. When she woke up, Penelope panicked, asking Eurycleia which Maids Odysseus had killed, and Eurycleia told him he killed the twelve Maids who had been especially rude, including Melantho of the Pretty Cheeks. Eurycleia calls them “notorious whores.”

Why does Antinous treat Odysseus so badly?

Why does Antinous treat Odysseus so badly? Antinous is described as “black-hearted” and later as leader of the suitors. His treatment of Odysseus could be seen as a display of his power, OR as a simple contempt for humanity.

How does Odysseus reveal himself to his father?

Back in Ithaca, Odysseus travels to Laertes’ farm. He sends his servants into the house so that he can be alone with his father in the gardens. He proves his identity with the scar and with his memories of the fruit trees that Laertes gave him when he was a little boy.

Does Odysseus kill all the suitors?

Together, Odysseus, Telemachus, Eumaeus and Philoetius kill the suitors and the disloyal maidservants. For reasons of oral presentation (i.e., a memory aid), the suitors are usually listed in the same order throughout the Odyssey.

How does Odysseus reveal himself to Telemachus?

When Telemachus arrives at the farm, Eumaeus asks him to take care of the stranger. He walks outside to talk to her, and she tells Odysseus to reveal his true identity to Telemachus so that the two can plan their revenge against the suitors. She makes Odysseus look like himself again.

Who is one person spared the slaughter in Book 22?

Odysseus