Odyssey 17

Question 1

Telemachus in the City

Answer 1

Who:
Telemachus and the suitors.
Significance:
Telemachus interacts with the suitors, unaware of their malicious intentions.
Plot Point:
Sets the stage for the brewing conflict between Telemachus, Odysseus, and the suitors.

Question 2

Odysseus and Eumaeus Encounter Melanthius

Answer 2

Who:
Odysseus (as the beggar), Eumaeus, and Melanthius.

Significance:

Melanthius insults and kicks Odysseus, showcasing Odysseus’s changed temperament and self-restraint.

Plot Point:

Highlights Odysseus’s transformation during his travels and his ability to endure humiliation

Question 3

Recognition of Argos

Answer 3

Who:

Odysseus (as the beggar) and Argos.

Significance:

Odysseus recognizes his old dog, Argos, who dies after acknowledging his master.

Plot Point:

Emphasizes Odysseus’s changed priorities, the impact of his long journey, and the theme of fate and free will.

Question 4

Odysseus’s Entrance to His House

Answer 4

dysseus-the-beggar at the Feast

Who:
Odysseus (as the beggar), Telemachus, and the suitors.
Significance:
Odysseus beguiles the suitors at the feast, testing their nature and separating the righteous from the wrongdoers.
Plot Point:
Sets the tone for the unfolding events, revealing the suitors’ characters and foreshadowing their fate.

Question 5

Antinous’s Aggression

Answer 5

Who:
Antinous and Odysseus (as the beggar).

Significance:

Antinous displays aggression towards Odysseus, who restrains his anger.

Plot Point:

Illustrates the suitors’ hostility and foreshadows the consequences of their actions.

Question 6

Odysseus’s and Telemachus’s Self-Restraint

Answer 6

Who:
Odysseus, Telemachus, and the suitors.
Significance:
Odysseus and Telemachus exhibit self-restraint despite mistreatment, focusing on restoring the honor of their household.
Plot Point:
Highlights the themes of cunning, disguise, and self-restraint, emphasizing the pursuit of honor over personal glory.