Book 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Who goes to tell the news of Telemachus return to Penelope?
A
Eumaeus
2
Q
Who tells the return of Telemachus to Penelope before Eumaeus
A
A messenger
3
Q
How does Telemachus find out the begger (Odysseus) true identity?
A
Odysseus and Athena talk outside and when he comes back his disguise has disappeared
The two reunite
4
Q
What do Odysseus and Telemachus plan against the suitors?
A
Odysseus will come to the palace as beggar and then the two will attack the suitors by surprise
5
Q
Which suitor wants to kill Telemachus and which suitor calms him down?
A
Anitious plans to kill
Amphinomus persuades they should wait till the gods give them a sign
6
Q
Who calms Telemachus down after finding out that Antinous wants to kill him?
A
Eurymachus
7
Q
Themes in book 16?
A
Intervention from the gods Nostos Odysseus skill as a heir Father/son relationship Penelope as a strong female character
