Book 18
1. Irus’ foolishness was shown when he believed that he was the smartest and strongest beggar in Ithaca. His pride led him into a fight with Odysseus, where the stakes had been continually pushed up by the suitors as the tension grew. When Odysseus finally revealed his strength, Irus was very intimidated and wanted to back out, but was threatened to be punished by Antinous if he did so. In the end, Irus lost the fight and suffered the consequences of his pride.
2. In lines 150-170, Odysseus tells Amphinomus that he predicts that Odysseus would return soon, and that he should leave the palace before all of the suitors are murdered. Since Amphipnous was exceptionally kind and generous, compared to the other suitors, Odysseus wanted to …show more content…
When Odysseus returned to Ithaca, he showed that his journey had made many positive changes to him. First, Odysseus was able to show more self-restraint, as shown when he stayed silent even when he saw that his maids were sleeping with the suitors. Even though he saw that the maids were betraying Penelope, he did not say anything because he did not want to make a scene. Next, he was more humble and was never overconfident. This is shown when he does not go to sleep, because he had his mind occupied on his plan to murder the suitors. Odysseus knew that there could be kinks in his plan and was open to change of ideas. He was very careful and strived to improve on everything he did. These examples show the great change in personality that Odysseus went through during his …show more content…
The first omen of the massacre occurred when Odysseus asked Zeus if he was destined to return to his palace as the king. Then, Zeus sent a sign in the form of a thunderbolt in a clear sky to show that this would happen. Next, when the cowherd first met the stranger, he mentioned that if Odysseus was in Ithaca, he would be able to use his cleverness to outsmart and kill the suitors. The omens serve as motivation for Odysseus and also gives a foreshadow to the reader.
3. Telemachus’ maturity is showed in many instances throughout Book 20, usually shown by him being bolder and more confident. For example, Telemachus tells the suitors, “You suitors, control yourselves. No insults now, no brawling, no, or it’s war between us” (296-297). After he said that, the suitors were shocked at how daring Telemachus was. Before he had left, he let the suitors control him and intimidate him, but after his journey, he became more assertive.
4. In the end of the book, Ctesippus goes mad at Odysseus and expresses it by throwing an ox hoof towards him. Athena had inspired him to do this so that Odysseus would become angry. This scene is meant to give Odysseus extra motivation to kill all of the suitors, because they have been very unkind to him. Homer is trying to hint to the reader that their demise would come very
1. Irus’ foolishness was shown when he believed that he was the smartest and strongest beggar in Ithaca. His pride led him into a fight with Odysseus, where the stakes had been continually pushed up by the suitors as the tension grew. When Odysseus finally revealed his strength, Irus was very intimidated and wanted to back out, but was threatened to be punished by Antinous if he did so. In the end, Irus lost the fight and suffered the consequences of his pride.
2. In lines 150-170, Odysseus tells Amphinomus that he predicts that Odysseus would return soon, and that he should leave the palace before all of the suitors are murdered. Since Amphipnous was exceptionally kind and generous, compared to the other suitors, Odysseus wanted to …show more content…
When Odysseus returned to Ithaca, he showed that his journey had made many positive changes to him. First, Odysseus was able to show more self-restraint, as shown when he stayed silent even when he saw that his maids were sleeping with the suitors. Even though he saw that the maids were betraying Penelope, he did not say anything because he did not want to make a scene. Next, he was more humble and was never overconfident. This is shown when he does not go to sleep, because he had his mind occupied on his plan to murder the suitors. Odysseus knew that there could be kinks in his plan and was open to change of ideas. He was very careful and strived to improve on everything he did. These examples show the great change in personality that Odysseus went through during his …show more content…
The first omen of the massacre occurred when Odysseus asked Zeus if he was destined to return to his palace as the king. Then, Zeus sent a sign in the form of a thunderbolt in a clear sky to show that this would happen. Next, when the cowherd first met the stranger, he mentioned that if Odysseus was in Ithaca, he would be able to use his cleverness to outsmart and kill the suitors. The omens serve as motivation for Odysseus and also gives a foreshadow to the reader.
3. Telemachus’ maturity is showed in many instances throughout Book 20, usually shown by him being bolder and more confident. For example, Telemachus tells the suitors, “You suitors, control yourselves. No insults now, no brawling, no, or it’s war between us” (296-297). After he said that, the suitors were shocked at how daring Telemachus was. Before he had left, he let the suitors control him and intimidate him, but after his journey, he became more assertive.
4. In the end of the book, Ctesippus goes mad at Odysseus and expresses it by throwing an ox hoof towards him. Athena had inspired him to do this so that Odysseus would become angry. This scene is meant to give Odysseus extra motivation to kill all of the suitors, because they have been very unkind to him. Homer is trying to hint to the reader that their demise would come very