1. The gods view most men and women as insolent creatures that belame their own mistakes and illfortune on the gods. The text says that the gods see the humans and "their own reckless ways, compound tehir pains beyond their proper share" (Homer 78). Athena says that all disrespectful mortals shoul die. Although most mortals are disregarded and looked down upon, the gods open their hearts to a select few heroes. These humans are respected by the gods for their wisdom beyond human measure, heroic nature, and offferings. The gods are moved by these mortals, and Odysseus is one of the select few.
2. Prince Telemachus exemplifies greek hospitality, or xenia. At this point in book one, Telemachus is sitting amidst his mothers numerous suitors. He allows the multitudes of men to take their seat in the Great Hall and lets the suitors eat and drink to …show more content…
Athena challenges Telemachus to leave boyhood and enter manhood. Athena calls Telemachus to subdue his grief for one year. During that year, Telemachus is to call an assembly with the purpose of gathering and scattering the suitors inhabiting the palace, commandeer a ship with twenty oars with the purpose of searching for whispers and rumors regarding the status of Odysseus. Telemachus must first visit Pylos and interrogate King Nextor. Then, Telemachus must sail to Sparta in search of the red haired Menelaus. Athena advises Telemachus tp search for and uncover the truth about Odysseus, saying that if Telemachus partakes in this journey, in years to come, men will sing of the bravery of Telemachus.
5. A famous bard sings of the Archaens' journey home from Troy, and Penelope, Odysseus' wife, is enraged because the tale reminds her of her grief. Penelope says, "break off this song- the unendurable song that always rends the heart inside me...the unforgettable grief, it wounds me most of all! How I long for my husband" (Homer 88). The bards singing harsly reminds the characters that Odysseus' life was blotted out in
2. Prince Telemachus exemplifies greek hospitality, or xenia. At this point in book one, Telemachus is sitting amidst his mothers numerous suitors. He allows the multitudes of men to take their seat in the Great Hall and lets the suitors eat and drink to …show more content…
Athena challenges Telemachus to leave boyhood and enter manhood. Athena calls Telemachus to subdue his grief for one year. During that year, Telemachus is to call an assembly with the purpose of gathering and scattering the suitors inhabiting the palace, commandeer a ship with twenty oars with the purpose of searching for whispers and rumors regarding the status of Odysseus. Telemachus must first visit Pylos and interrogate King Nextor. Then, Telemachus must sail to Sparta in search of the red haired Menelaus. Athena advises Telemachus tp search for and uncover the truth about Odysseus, saying that if Telemachus partakes in this journey, in years to come, men will sing of the bravery of Telemachus.
5. A famous bard sings of the Archaens' journey home from Troy, and Penelope, Odysseus' wife, is enraged because the tale reminds her of her grief. Penelope says, "break off this song- the unendurable song that always rends the heart inside me...the unforgettable grief, it wounds me most of all! How I long for my husband" (Homer 88). The bards singing harsly reminds the characters that Odysseus' life was blotted out in