What do the suitors fear about Odysseus disguised as a beggar?

What do the suitors fear about Odysseus disguised as a beggar?

When Odysseus, disguised as an old beggar, says he will try to string the bow, the suitors all vehemently object. They are actually afraid that he will succeed and make them look bad.

Why do the suitors threaten Odysseus?

The suitors yell in outrage and threaten Odysseus after he kills Antinous. After Odysseus reveals himself to the suitors, Eurymachus, a suitor, tries to convince Odysseus that he should spare the remaining suitors since Antinous, their leader, is now dead.

What do the suitors ask Odysseus for?

He runs at Odysseus head on with his sword, and Odysseus sends an arrow through his chest. Because if he did, one of the suitors could have come up from behind him and killed him. He offers to get him spears, swords, and shields from the armory so that he can arm the swineherd (Eumaeus) and the cowherd.

What are the problems with the suitors in the Odyssey?

The largest problem that Telemachus faces in Odysseus’s absence is trying to be the man of the house before he is seen to be a man. The suitors are taking advantage of his mother’s hospitality, the servants at the home, the food, and the land. He wants to protect what is his family’s and his.

What does Odysseus fear Why is this ironic?

He was cowering in fear and had even offered a sacrifice to him. This was ironic because Telemachus was basically scared of his own father, Odysseus. Why would a great epic concern itself with an old dog?

Why does Telemachus most fear that Odysseus Cannot succeed against the suitors?

Gods can shape shift and he might be a god in disguise. Why does Telemachus fear that Odysseus can not succeed against the suitors. “There will be killing until the score is paid” What does this say about Odysseus? Nothing is going to stop him.

How were the suitors disloyal to Odysseus?

The suitors behave badly in Odysseus’ home, drinking his wine and eating his food. Together, Odysseus, Telemachus, Eumaeus and Philoetius kill the suitors and the disloyal maidservants. For reasons of oral presentation (i.e., a memory aid), the suitors are usually listed in the same order throughout the Odyssey.

Who helps Odysseus fight against the suitors?

Odyssey Characters

A	B
Eumaeus	A loyal servant of Odysseus, who helps him fight the suitors with Philoetius
Eurycleia	An old woman servant , a devoted nurse to both Odysseus and Telemachus in their youth
Eurymachus	A suitor who is an evil coward. He tries to blame Antiniousfor all of the suitors actions. He is killed 2nd.

Was Odysseus justified in killing the suitors Why or why not what does this say about his leadership?

Odysseus and his maids are expected to be hospitable to the suitors but they disobeyed the rules and went overboard. They made no effort to get the suitors out of the house. This is why Odysseus was justified to kill them.

Why does Odysseus fear he will fight again?

Because Odysseus is afraid that he will get hurt again by a suitor and no one will defend him.

Who is disloyal to Odysseus?

Human Characters in the Odyssey

A	B
Melantho	A servant girl who has been disloyal to Odysseus by becoming the mistress of the evil Eurymachus.
Melanthius	A servant of Odysseus who has betrayed him by assisting the suitors.
Melenaus	King of Sparta, and a comrade to Odysseus during the Trojan War. Helen was his wife.