Book 17 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens at the start of book 17?
A
Telemachus leaves Odysseus
Telemachus tells Penelope about what he heard in Pylos&Sparta
2
Q
What does Theoclymenus say?
A
That Odysseus has returned
3
Q
Who insults and hits the beggar (Odysseus)?
A
Melanthius kicks him
Antinous insults him and chucks a stool at him
4
Q
What does Penelope do after hearing that the suitors have insulted the beggar (Odysseus)?
A
She wishes to meet the man who has news of Odysseus.
5
Q
Themes in book 17?
A
Bad Xenia - from suitors
Cunning - Telemachus does not tell about Odysseus return to Penelope
