The gods promise him that they will make his journey home as difficult as possible. The epic poem reaches its climax when Odysseus finally arrives in Ithaca from Phaeacia. The duo enters the castle with Odysseus disguised as a beggar, narrating his own heroic deeds during the Trojan Wars.
In this way, he is able to test the values and loyalty of his countrymen. Far from extending hospitality, the suitors abuse Odysseus, confirming their doom and reinforcing the importance of the host-guest relationship in the poem. Several suitors fail Penelope's challenge to shoot an arrow through twelve axe handles but Odysseus strings his bow and accomplishes the task easily, claiming to be the rightful husband of Penelope. He also proves that he still has the warrior-like qualities apart from being a good husband.
Odysseus is finally reunited with his wife, son and father. Blog Our Mission. Post a Question Provide details on what you need help with along with a budget and time limit. Match with a Tutor Studypool matches you to the best tutor to help you with your question.
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In their court, he tells of all his adventures up to this point. Of course, the "complications" he tells about happened before the main epic begins—but, since they're all part of the long trip home, we'll count them. Oh, and Telemachos is feasting with a bunch of Greek heroes. When Odysseus and Telemachos reunite at the shepherd's cottage in Ithaka, their stories come together and they vow revenge. It's all downhill from here , right? Um, have you ever tried running downhill?
You think skiers have it easy? The homestretch is where you're likely to break your neck. First, there's the underlying danger of Odysseus entering the palace, which is full of a whole bunch of suitors who have been acting like he's dead, and would to keep things that way—permanently. Then there are all the close calls, like when Theoklymenos prophesies that he has returned; when Argos the dog recognizes him; when Odysseus talks to Penelope face-to-face; and when Eurykleia recognizes Odysseus' scar while giving him a foot-bath.
And then there's Penelope's contest: whoever can string Odysseus' bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads can have her hand in marriage. Who's it going to be—and who's going to make it out alive? By stringing the bow, winning the arrow-shooting contest, and killing the suitors with a little help from Telemachos, Eumaios, Philoitios, and the goddess Athene , Odysseus takes care of the major problem facing him on the home front. Written by: Homer. Genres: epic ; mythology. Major Thematic Topics: hospitality; loyalty; perseverance; vengeance; appearance versus reality; spiritual growth.
Major Symbols: Laertes' shroud; Odysseus' bow; the sea; Ithaca. Movie Versions: Ulysses ; The Odyssey The Odyssey is an epic, a very long poem on a single subject.
Some epics were composed in order to be performed from memory, and so they include poetic devices to make them more memorable.
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