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How is Odysseus strong?
Odysseus is strong because he was the only man who could string the bow.
Why did the suitors want to kill Odysseus?
Odysseus was trying to kill them all. Only by killing Odysseus could they save their own lives.
Did Athena give Odysseus the bow that only he could string?
No. It was Odysseus' bow before he departed for the Trojan war. He was the only one strong enough to string it.
Why did Odysseus not kill the cyclops in his sleep?
so they could excape the cave. because only the cyclops could open the door.
What were some of Penelope's cunning plans in the odyssey?
1. (XXI.85-) When Penelope sets out the axes and challenges the suitors to archery, knowing only Odysseus will be able to shoot it. 2. (XXIII.197-202) Penelope commands Eurycleia to move the unmovable bed (that Odysseus himself built) so that Odysseus (before Penelope believes it to be him) will have sleeping accomodations. Odysseus then opposes that idea, claiming that the bed cannot be moved, convincing Penelope that it truly is Odysseus. Only Odysseus, Penelope, and Eurycleia know about the bed being unmovable.
How is Odysseus strong?
Odysseus is strong because he was the only man who could string the bow.
Why did the suitors want to kill Odysseus?
Odysseus was trying to kill them all. Only by killing Odysseus could they save their own lives.
Why does Penelope ask that their bed be moved?
Penelope knows that only Odysseus knows that their bed is unmovable because one of the posts is a living tree. She was testing if it was the real Odysseus and not a fake
What test does Odysseus pass to prove that he is Penelope's husband?
Penelope asks Odysseus if he will arrange to have his bed moved out of their bedroom while she gets used to him being home. Odysseus replies that this is impossible because the bed is built around a tree which grows within and forms a fundamental part of the structure of the palace and so to move it would be impossible. Only Odysseus would have known this and so he passes Penelope's test.
Did Athena give Odysseus the bow that only he could string?
No. It was Odysseus' bow before he departed for the Trojan war. He was the only one strong enough to string it.
Why does Penelope ask the servant to move a bed that she knows cannot be moved?
Penelope asks the servant to move the bed as a test, to see if the stranger is truly Odysseus. She knows the bed cannot be moved because it was built around an olive tree that is still standing. Only Odysseus would know this secret detail.
Who was the only survivor in the Odysseus?
Odysseus
What is done to Odysseus so that he alone can experience the sirens?
Odysseus stuffed his crew's ears with beeswax, and ordered them to lash him to the mast with double rope. That way the crew and ship with Odysseus could safely pass the Sirens and, only he could hear their song but not join them.
Why did Odysseus not kill the cyclops in his sleep?
so they could excape the cave. because only the cyclops could open the door.
How does telemachus react when odysseus identifies himself?
Telemachus is initially skeptical and does not believe Odysseus is his father. However, he becomes emotional and overjoyed when Odysseus reveals secret knowledge that only his father would know, confirming his identity. Telemachus embraces Odysseus and they have a heartfelt reunion.
What were some of Penelope's cunning plans in the odyssey?
1. (XXI.85-) When Penelope sets out the axes and challenges the suitors to archery, knowing only Odysseus will be able to shoot it. 2. (XXIII.197-202) Penelope commands Eurycleia to move the unmovable bed (that Odysseus himself built) so that Odysseus (before Penelope believes it to be him) will have sleeping accomodations. Odysseus then opposes that idea, claiming that the bed cannot be moved, convincing Penelope that it truly is Odysseus. Only Odysseus, Penelope, and Eurycleia know about the bed being unmovable.
Why does Penelope suggest moving Odysseus's bed?
Because she wanted to test Odysseus to see if it was really him so she gave him little tests. By suggesting to move the bed, Penelope knows that only her and Odysseus kno that the bed is immovable sice he built it around a tree trunk in their bedroom (I think). She gave him is test to c If it really was odysseus since he is the only one that' know tht the bed cannot b moved
