In the Odyssey, Penelope stood her ground as well, however, she wasn’t as much of a spitfire, as Sita. Yet she stuck to her principals and what she felt was right. There were times when Penelope fed into the stereotype of women in ancient Greece. For example, you could see her staying in bed crying in the first half of her husband’s absence. Then she womaned- up and did what needed to be done, raising her infant son, and staying face in the eye of the public, showing she can be strong and independent.
Over time there were suitors coming in to try and woo Penelope, as we have talked about earlier it was only right seems how she was alone and “needed” the hand of a man. Because, as we know women back then needed a man’s guidance to survive.
Over time there were suitors coming in to try and woo Penelope, as we have talked about earlier it was only right seems how she was alone and “needed” the hand of a man. Because, as we know women back then needed a man’s guidance to survive.