Hospitality seems like a very important theme in the first part of The Odyessy. Travel is difficult and this is affirmed by Odysseus when he desperately wants to leave the island with Calypso, but is hesitant because he knows that he probably won’t survive the distance of sea by himself. However, when he lands at the land of Scheria is embraced by the Phaeacians. Of course, Poseidon punishes them in the story, but we also learn that Zeus would have rewarded them if he knew that it would not have caused problems between himself and Poseidon.
In contrast, the home of Odysseus and his family is not a pleasant place to be while he is away. The suitors eat his food and disgrace Odysseus. They also plot the death of Telamachus.
In contrast, the home of Odysseus and his family is not a pleasant place to be while he is away. The suitors eat his food and disgrace Odysseus. They also plot the death of Telamachus.