22, April 2016
Johnson
Odyssey Narrative
There was a large fall out after Odysseus got back. The man who thought they were going to get a chance with Peneople are just now realizing that they won't. They have to find other ways of getting money or even a crown.
There was also the fact that some people were unsure about Odysseus’s capability to rule them. He had been gone for so many years that they were unsure if he would be able to catch up. He had many years of wars and everything else to catch up on. It was hard for his son to even keep up with everything and he lived here.
Then there was Odysseus having to deal with the aftermath of Circe and of his men. He also had to deal with the of the Cyclops and Poseidon. There was …show more content…
A love you knew would never go out.
I watch the men devour their breakfast’s as Penelope eats like a lady. You watch a happy family that was only recently brought back to each other.
You also couldn't help but have admiration for Odysseus. No matter how hard it became, he continued for his son and his wife. He fought every moment for the two people he loved in the world more than himself. You also had admiration for Penelope for sticking with her husband when everyone insisted he was dead. That was love right there.
“How is the quilt going?” Telemachus asks his mother as one of the servant women takes the plate from in front of him.
Penelope used to tell the suitors that she would choose one when the quilt was done. Even when she finished it, she would unweave the pieces so that he never had to choose. Now she is actually trying to finish it because she has no reason not to.
“Very well, thank you for asking. It will be finished in a few days.” Penelope beams to her husband and her son.
“Let’s make a toast.” Odysseus says lifting his glass.
Telemachus and Penelope follow with confusion in their eyes. “For what exactly, Father?” Telemachus asks.
“Yes, my love. Why are we toasting?” Penelope