Odyssey 16 Flashcards
Telemachus and Odysseus Unite
Who:
Telemachus and Odysseus (as the beggar).
Significance:
Telemachus extends his hospitality, offering clothing and a sword to the disguised Odysseus.
Plot Point:
Demonstrates Telemachus’s virtue and adherence to the customs of hospitality, setting the stage for their collaboration.
Odysseus Reveals His True Identity
Who:
Odysseus (revealing his true self) and Telemachus.
Significance:
Athena assists in revealing Odysseus’s true identity to Telemachus, marking the father-son reunion.
Plot Point:
Telemachus learns about his father’s return and the divine assistance that enables Odysseus to change his appearance.
Odysseus Plans Revenge with Telemachus
Who:
Odysseus (as the beggar) and Telemachus.
Significance:
Odysseus and Telemachus strategize to confront the suitors, emphasizing divine support from Athena and Zeus.
Plot Point:
Sets the stage for the impending confrontation with the suitors, highlighting themes of fate, divine intervention, and the importance of secrecy.
Suitors’ Schemes and Penelope’s Intervention
Who:
Suitors, particularly Antinous and Amphinomus.
Significance:
The suitors plan to harm Telemachus, showcasing their impious and foolish intentions.
Plot Point:
Illustrates the suitors’ disrespect for divine will and their futile attempts to challenge the gods.
Penelope Confronts Antinous
Who:
Penelope and Antinous.
Significance:
Penelope challenges Antinous about mistreating Odysseus’s household and expresses concern for Telemachus.
Plot Point:
Highlights Penelope’s strength, her loyalty to Odysseus, and her awareness of the suitors’ schemes.
Telemachus, Odysseus, and Eumaeus at the Farm
Who:
Telemachus, Odysseus (as the beggar), and Eumaeus.
Significance:
The trio shares a meal and rest, creating a moment of respite before the impending conflict.
Plot Point:
Develops the bond between Telemachus and Odysseus, reinforcing themes of piety, customs, and justice
