Odyssey (22 & 23) Questions
Gerald R. Lucas
Did Athena spoil the shots of the suitors' spears or were they just
poor at throwing them?
Are the maids' and Melanthios' punishments too severe?
Did Penelope believe that one of the gods impersonated Odysseus?
Do the suitors believe they can overcome Odysseus even due to his
reputation?
Why does Telemachus hang the maids and butcher Melanthios?
What is the significance of the order of who Odysseus killed?
Who would the town's people support if the suitors got away?
Do the maids know they are about to be killed?
Is patience what makes Odysseus a hero?
Is favoritism given toward musicians/poets is because Homer was a
poet?
Why does Odysseus believe making the unfaithful maids clean up the
mess was an appropriate punishment before death?
Is it a Greek custom for women to be put to death after they were
defiled?
How does Odysseus know Athena is disguised as Mentor?
How does Medon stay so discreet during the battle?
Why have the bard play to put on the appearance of a wedding when
there were twelve maids hanging outside?
Why is it considered such a crime for the slave girls to have
"consorted" with the suitors?
Why does Odysseus feel h e had to cover up the killing?
Why doesn't Eurymakhos accept an offer for compensation?
Why does the goatherd side with the suitors?