What does Theoclymenus prophesy to Penelope | That Odysseus is in Ithaca |
Who does Odysseus test the suitors | Comes in as beggar and sees who gives the most and feels for others |
Who recognizes Odysseus right away? | The dog Argos, he sensed Odysseus standing by himhe then died |
Describe Melanthius? (the man that was later tied up) | Lives among nymphs, where people gather water, herds goats with drover’s help, makes suitor’s meal, wouldn’t give anything of Odysseus’ to someone dirty (beggar) |
who makes Odysseus extremely angry | Antinous |
Why does Odysseus want to test his servants and his wife before revealing his identity? | he wants to see if they are loyal and he also wants to take revenge on the suitors before telling them because he knows they’ll be shocked |
Book 17 The Odyssey
April 20, 2020