Role of Women Quotes Flashcards
(11 cards)
“The noble, patient Odysseus was delighted…
at her words because she was… bewitching them by her persuasive words, while all the time her heart was set on something quite different.”
(Book 18) Penelope’s Metis reflects Odysseus
“She went upstairs to her bedroom, and there…
she wept for Odysseus, her beloved husband.”
(Book 1) Penelope’s loyalty
“He (Telemachus) was escorted by…
the faithful Eurycleia… she of all the household women loved him the most.”
(Book 1) Showing Eurycleia’s devotion
“As when long-winged…
thrushes or doves get entangled in a snare… they are on their way to roost, but find a grim reception.”
(Book 22) The maids deaths.
“You may be sure, you bold creature…
you shameless bitch, that I am not unaware of your disgraceful behaviour.”
Penelope to Melantho, who is having an affair with Eurymachus which shows the Suitors corruption of the oikos
“When she drew near the suitors…
the lady drew a fold of her shining veil across her cheeks.”
(Book 21) Penelope’s modesty before announcing the bow test
“Indeed I should blame any girl…
who behaved like that (…) associated with men before being properly married.”
(Nausicaa, Book 6) Demonstrating her exemplary behaviour as a young Princess.
“For she is also a wise woman…
she settles even men’s disputes.”
(Book 7) Arete, the Phaecian Queen
“Women, I tell you…
are no longer to be trusted.”
“Never be to trustful even of your wife.”
Agamemnon in Book 11, warning Odysseus
“Making decisions are…
men’s concerns and mine in particular for I am master of this house.”
(Book 1, Telemachus to Penelope)
