Odyssey+14

Summary:
Odysseus reaches Eumaeus' Hut. When he gets there (after he is almost killed by dogs) Eumaseus invites him in. The old swineherd then tells Odysseus how much he misses his old master even though he is dead. The man is very hospitable to Odysseus, giving him food even though he is a stranger to him. He tells Odysseus how rude and selfish the suitors are, eating everything that Zeus sets in their way. Eumaeus is very sad about his master being gone, and he says that the only thing that would make him feel better is if he sees Odysseus again. Odysseus swears to Eumaeus that he will return to Ithaca. Eumaeus also tells Odysseus that he feels bad for Telemachus because he has to grow up without a father and that the Suitors are plotting against him. Odysseus then tells Eumaeus he will tell him who he is if Eumaeus he gives him alot of wine and meat. Odysseus then tells Eumaeus a very "inventive" and long (but false) story of all his travels. He then falls asleep in Eumaeus's hut.

Hospitality - Eumaeus shows Odysseus hospitality by inviting him into his hut and giving him food Growth and Development of Telemachus - Eumaeus tells Odysseus that Telemachus is growing into a "fine young man" though he is at lost without a father. Disguise - Odysseus makes up a story of who he is.

Locations Traveled:
Odysseus at the outside of Eumaeus hut.

Odysseus' ship.


 * Who does Eumaeus blame for the assumed death of Odysseus? **

Odysseus tells Eumaeus that Odysseus will return soon to Ithaca and get revenge of the suitors.
 *  What “prediction” does Odysseus give Eumaeus? **

Odysseus says that he was born in Crete from a wealthy family. He was then treated respectably until his father died. He has had many victories at battle because Athene is always helping and looking out for him.
 *  Briefly summarize the story Odysseus tells Eumaeus to explain where he is from. **

The king of egypt
 *  Whom does he tell Eumaeus that he encountered on his travels? **

He tells Eumaeus that if he is lying, Eumaeus can throw him off a precipic.
 * What does Odysseus say that Eumaeus can do to him if he is lying?**

He tells him about Menalaes and Troy and the Trogian War.
 * What story does Odysseus tell about the war?**

Because it shows him that Eumaeus cares about him and his property.
 * Why is Odysseus pleased with Eumaeus’ decision to sleep outside? **