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How does Telemachus treat Eumaeus What does this say about his character?
Telemachus treats Eumaeus with respect because he is like a father to him. He has raised him while Odysseus was not there.
How do the suitors act towards the beggar?
Eumaeus vows to fight for King Odysseus. How do the suitors act when Odysseus (the beggar) steps up to try his turn? They laugh and mock him mercilessly.
How does Odysseus test the suitors in Book 17?
Odysseus is recognized only by Argos, his old hunting dog, who dies after hearing his master’s voice one last time. Odysseus tests the suitors by begging for food from each one. Penelope tells Eumaeus to bring the beggar to her; she wants to know if he has any news about Odysseus.
How does Penelope test Odysseus after the battle?
She tests Odysseus by ordering her servant Eurycleia to move their marriage bed. Odysseus gets angry. He explains that he built their bedroom around an ancient olive tree, and used the top of the tree to make their bedpost. He is angry because he believes Penelope must have replaced this bed with a movable one.
What do we learn about Eumaeus from his story?
Eumaeus actually comes from royal blood – his father was the king of the island Syria, not to be confused with modern-day Syria – but he was stolen away by a sailor and then sold to Odysseus’s father Laertes as a slave.
How does the swineherd react when he sees Telemachus?
How does Eumaeus react when he sees Telemachus? What kind of relationship does this imply? Eumaeus reacts with joy and surprise, meaning they are close.
Why does Athena make the suitors laugh?
Telemachus replies that he is not impeding his mother’s marriage but he will not force her. Athena makes the suitors laugh uncontrollably. Theoklymenos warns them that he has foreseen them dripping with blood. Eurymachus says that the guest is wrong and he should be shoved outside.
Why does Odysseus test the swineherd?
Odysseus asks the swineherd, Eumaeus, and a cowherd, Philoetus, what they would do if Odyssues returned. Both wish for it, and so Odyssues reveals himself to them and shows his recognizable scar on his foot.
Why did Odysseus reveal himself to the swineherd and the Cowherd?
Why did Odysseus reveal himself to the swineherd and the cowherd? Because they professed their loyalty to Odysseus before they knew who he was.
Why do you think Penelope is crying?
Why is Penelope crying in lines 1-4? Because she is sad that he isn’t home yet.
Why is it ironic that Odysseus returns home as a beggar?
Why is it ironic that Odysseus should return to Ithaca in beggar’s rags? It’s ironic because Odysseus is a king, and some people mocked him, and asked him about Odysseus because they didn’t know it was him. What is Argos’ condition when Odysseus sees him?
What is the role of Eumaeus?
Eumaeus. The loyal shepherd who, along with the cowherd Philoetius, helps Odysseus reclaim his throne after his return to Ithaca. Even though he does not know that the vagabond who appears at his hut is Odysseus, Eumaeus gives the man food and shelter.
Who was the swineherd in The Odyssey?
Eumaeus
In Greek mythology, Eumaeus (/juːˈmiːəs/; Ancient Greek: Εὔμαιος Eumaios means ‘searching well’) was Odysseus’ swineherd and friend.
What does Odysseus tell the swineherd about himself?
what is the name of the swineherd? what does odysseus tell the swineherd about himself? Odysseus tells the swineherd that he is from Crete and fought with Odysseus at Troy. He made a trip to Egypt that went awry and was reduced to poverty.
How is Penelope’s interview with the beggar ironic?
How is Penelope’s interview with the beggar ironic? It’s ironic because Penelope didn’t know she was talking to Odysseus. Who recognized Odysseus, despite his rags, when he returns to his kingdom? By what hidden sign did she recognize him?
How is the swineherd connected to Odysseus?
Terms in this set (14) Eumaeus is the swineherd. Loyal to Odysseus and wants him to come home. He is kind, hospitable, and doesn’t like the suitors .