Book 24 Flashcards
What has happened to suitors in book 24?
They are dead and arrive to the underworld and meet
Agamemnon
The suitors blame Penelope for their death
When Odysseus arrives to Laertes how does he look?
Aged prematurely
Stressed
How does Odysseus reveal himself to Laertes?
He keeps his identity for a while but then sees his dad cry and then he embraces him with a hug and reveals himself
Does Laertes believe Odysseus at first?
No
But then a Odysseus talks about his journey and shows the scar and he believes him
Who wants to take revenge for the deaths of the suitors?
Euphitis/ charge to Laertes house
How does Athena stop the fathers of the suitors from bringing up another war?
Athena brings peace back and makes all the fathers recognise their king and brings peace back to Ithaca.
Themes in book 24?
Reunion
Peace family
Assistant from the gods
