From the beginning of the poem the suitors were never respectful to Odysseus’ home. They took over his household for the sole purpose of marrying Penelope for her royal status. In Ithaka the government was most likely a matriarchy. A matriarchy is a government ruled by women, this means that Penelope had the power and Odysseus was given his power from Penelope. Marrying Penelope would give the suitors the status Odysseus once had. Other than just disrespect to the house the suitors also showed disrespect towards Penelope. The were their to court and hopefully marry her, meanwhile they were sleeping with the maids. The suitors were the complete opposite of Penelope. She is very faithful and always has been, they suitors could care less about
