Odyssey+17

Summary:
Telemachus decides to head into town one fine morning. Odysseus makes plans to accompany him later. Telemachus' thoughts are of vengeance against the suitors as he reaches his father's grounds. The suitors continue to do what they have always done; woo Penelope and trash the palace. Odysseus arrives disguised as Theoclymenus. He sits down with his classic crew of Mentor, Antiphus, and Halitherses and discusses the matter of his journeys to find his lost father. Theoclymenus says that, by the will of the gods, Odysseus is alive and well. Theoclymenus goes into town. They run into a few jerky people that get kicks out of abusing people, and finally arrive at the palace. He eats a meal (still disguised as a beggar, mind you) and a few words fly. Penelope brings Eumaeus to call for Theoclymenus the beggar, but Theoclymenus refuses to come with him or tell her is story. Penelope is reassured by a sneeze that Odysseus is fine.

Major Themes:
Development and growth of Telemachus- (pg 223) Telemachus orders about Eumaeus as if he were his father. Homeric Hero- (pg 226) In Telemachus' anecdote, Menelaus goes on about how awesome Odysseus is. Loyalty- Penelope still hasn't given herself up to the suitors. Go her! More Development and growth of Telemachus- (pg 231) he's now been upgraded to God-like! Entire passage represents DISGUISE!!!!!

Locations Traveled: ITHACA!!!
More specifically, Eumaeus's hut, the Town, and Odysseus' palace.

Very Important!
Theoclymenus //is// Odysseus!!! He's not some random guy, so don't forget! I drew up a diagram for your convenience.

[[image:Od-The_copy.jpg width="800" height="800"]]
See, isn't it pretty?

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Study Guide Questions:

 * Who does Telemachus meet up with in town? (Paige)**

**Telemachus meets up with nurse Eurycleia and Penelope.**


 * Why does he want to wait to bring the gifts from Menelaus to the palace? (Paige)**


 * He does not want to bring the gifts because he is afraid if he brings the gifts the suitors will steal the gifts if they kill him **


 * What does Telemachus tell Penelope about Odysseus? (Paige)**

**He tells Penelope the news about what happened in Sparta and Plylos. He does not mention to Penelope that he saw Odysseus at Eumaeus's hut. **


 * How does Melanthius treat Odysseus and Eumaeus? (Paige)**


 * Melanthius treats Odysseus and Eumaeus with disrespect. He continues on kicking Eumaeus's beggar mate. **


 * Who recognizes Odysseus first? (Paige)**


 * The suitors recognize him first **


 * What happens to him? (Paige)**


 * Antinious purposely goes out of his way to insult. Odysseus answers back in an insulting way and Antinious continues to insult Odysseus and the other Suitors are surprised how Antinious keeps ramming Odysseus. **


 * Who does Telemachus get into an argument with? (Eryn)**


 * Telemachus get into an argument with: **


 * Why does Penelope want to meet with the beggar? (Eryn)**


 * Penelope wants to meet the beggar because: **


 * How does she interpret Telemachus’ sneeze? (paige)**


 * She interprets Telemachus' sneeze as: a blessings. this means that this is death is inevitable by the suitors. **