Odysseus meets King Alcinous and is immediately welcomed by his hospitality by welcoming him into his home, creating a feast for him, and giving him a boat to return home, and Argos like a few of his servants display loyalty by sticking with him even though the suitors knew it may result in death and the servants have not seen him in over a decade.
In ancient Greek times certain traits such as hospitality was highly valued, these were displayed when King Alcinous welcomed Odysseus into his home. Disguised as a beggar he meets Nausicaa, who is the daughter of King Alcinous, and is comforted by her kindness and hospitality, just like her father. She directed towards her parents palace, Queen Arete and Alcinous and tells him what to prepare …show more content…
The Queen welcomes him into the beautiful palace and he is taken back by how beautiful and luxurious it is and is reminded of King Menelaus's palace. While Odysseus is in the palace King Alcinous enters the room and is upset to see that no one is being hospitable to him, he steps up and states that he is going to host a feast tomorrow. Arete asks Odysseus who gave his clothes and he tells her a little bit about his time with Calypso and then explains how he the found Nausicaa and how he gave him some clothes. He asks Alcinous and Arete not scold her for helping him and Alcinous replies, “I am not the kind of man to get angry about nothing....now I see what a kind person you are, and how much you think as I do, I wish you would stay her and marry my daughter, and become my son-in-law. If you will stay I will give you a house and an estate, but no one shall keep you here against your wish…” Alcinous …show more content…
When Odysseus left for his journey he left all his maids without a master so no one was really giving them orders and they had the freedom to do as they please. Some took this literally and did whatever they desired without thinking of Odysseus, and just completely betrayed him. However many were faithful including Eumaeus who continued to work for Odysseus during his departure. Not only was he loyal to Odysseus and Telemachus but he also demonstrated hospitality. Strolling in the forest, Odysseus had found himself being bombarded by a few animals luckily Eumaeus was there to help. Not recognizing Odysseus because he is still disguised as the beggar, Eumaeus invites him into his little hut and begins to speak of his master Odysseus and how much he misses him: “...it is the loss of Odysseus that grieves me the most; I cannot speak of him without reverence though he is here no longer, for he was very fond of me, and took such care of me that wherever he may be I shall always honor his memory.” (Homer 14). Eumaeus proceeds to speak of how dearly he will miss Odysseus and states that he will always stay true to his memory, such as when he does not side with the suitors and continues to work for him after his departure. Many form Ithaca have now
In ancient Greek times certain traits such as hospitality was highly valued, these were displayed when King Alcinous welcomed Odysseus into his home. Disguised as a beggar he meets Nausicaa, who is the daughter of King Alcinous, and is comforted by her kindness and hospitality, just like her father. She directed towards her parents palace, Queen Arete and Alcinous and tells him what to prepare …show more content…
The Queen welcomes him into the beautiful palace and he is taken back by how beautiful and luxurious it is and is reminded of King Menelaus's palace. While Odysseus is in the palace King Alcinous enters the room and is upset to see that no one is being hospitable to him, he steps up and states that he is going to host a feast tomorrow. Arete asks Odysseus who gave his clothes and he tells her a little bit about his time with Calypso and then explains how he the found Nausicaa and how he gave him some clothes. He asks Alcinous and Arete not scold her for helping him and Alcinous replies, “I am not the kind of man to get angry about nothing....now I see what a kind person you are, and how much you think as I do, I wish you would stay her and marry my daughter, and become my son-in-law. If you will stay I will give you a house and an estate, but no one shall keep you here against your wish…” Alcinous …show more content…
When Odysseus left for his journey he left all his maids without a master so no one was really giving them orders and they had the freedom to do as they please. Some took this literally and did whatever they desired without thinking of Odysseus, and just completely betrayed him. However many were faithful including Eumaeus who continued to work for Odysseus during his departure. Not only was he loyal to Odysseus and Telemachus but he also demonstrated hospitality. Strolling in the forest, Odysseus had found himself being bombarded by a few animals luckily Eumaeus was there to help. Not recognizing Odysseus because he is still disguised as the beggar, Eumaeus invites him into his little hut and begins to speak of his master Odysseus and how much he misses him: “...it is the loss of Odysseus that grieves me the most; I cannot speak of him without reverence though he is here no longer, for he was very fond of me, and took such care of me that wherever he may be I shall always honor his memory.” (Homer 14). Eumaeus proceeds to speak of how dearly he will miss Odysseus and states that he will always stay true to his memory, such as when he does not side with the suitors and continues to work for him after his departure. Many form Ithaca have now