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What is the contest of the bow and how will Penelope reward the winner?
she will marry them
What is one result of Odysseus' initial exchange with the suitor antinous?
Penelope questions the beggar(Odysseus) and summons him
Who was Penelope's most forceful suitor?
In the Odyssey Penelope has two main suitors, Antinous and Eurymachus. Antinous is more violent and the favourite to win her hand, whereas Eurymachus is more oily, I'd say Antinous was the more forceful of the two.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
How did Penelope keep the suitors at bay?
Penelope pretends to be weaving a burial cloak for Odysseus's father, Laertes. And she tells the men when she is done she will pick her new husband. But every night she would unravel part of it. She kept this up until one of the maids, who fell in love with a suitor, betrayed her.
What idea does Penelope come up with to help her choose a suitor?
Penelope decides to hold a contest of strength and skill, declaring whomever wins will be able to marry her.
Who was the vocal suitor of Penelope?
The vocal suitor of Penelope was Antinous. He was one of the leading suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.
Who was the suitor that Penelope liked best was slain by Telemachus?
none of them
How does Penelope decide we will choose a suitor?
Penelope decides that she will choose a suitor by setting a challenge for the suitors - whoever can string Odysseus' bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads will win her hand in marriage.
How will the winner of the archery contest be rewarded odyssey book 21 23?
whoever wins the Archery contest will marry penelope.
Why does Odysseus suggest that Penelope test her maids?
While he was dressed as a beggar, he saw one of the maids consorting with Penelope's suitor. Odysseus suggested that Penelope test which of her maids are faithful to her and not her suitors.
What contest does Penelope devise to test the suitors?
Penelope had over a hundred suitors.Antinous was the lead suitor and the richest and most arrogant of them.Eurymachus was the second leading suitor, who was more elegant in speech.Amphinomous was a man of good understanding.Agelaus, son of Damastor.EurynomousAmphimedonDemoptolemusPisanderEurydamasPolybusEuryadesElatusCtessipusLeocritus...
What did Odysseus tell Penelope about the contest?
Dont delay the contest any longer
Does telemachus want Penelope to marry a suitor?
No, Telemachus does not want Penelope to marry a suitor. He is protective of his mother and wants her to wait for the return of his father, Odysseus. Telemachus believes that his father is still alive and will eventually come back home.
Who does Penelope expect to win the bow contest?
The Beggar
What is the contest of the bow and how will Penelope reward the winner?
she will marry them
How is the contest of the bow and how will Penelope reward the winner?
she will marry them
