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What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
How did Telemachus evade the suitors?
Telemachus sailed away on swift winds, and the suitors were unable to catch him either when he left Ithaca or when he returned.
Which of the suitors plot to kill Telemachus?
Eurymachus leads them all in their decision to ambush Telemachus.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
Why do the suitors want to kill telemachus?
Telemachus is a barrier between them and Penelope. Telemachus insults the suitors in the first two books of the Odyssey, and threatens to eventually kill them. If Telemachus is dead, then there will be no man in the house. Penelope will be forced to marry. Further, it is easier to kill him before he is full grown.
What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
Does telemachus fight his mother's suitors?
Yes. Telemachus fights his mother's suitors in both deed and combat.
What excuse does Telemachus give to the suitors for his need to hid the weapons?
the excuse that telemachus gives to the suitors is that he will clean the weapons
How did Telemachus evade the suitors?
Telemachus sailed away on swift winds, and the suitors were unable to catch him either when he left Ithaca or when he returned.
Which of the suitors plot to kill Telemachus?
Eurymachus leads them all in their decision to ambush Telemachus.
Who does Telemachus catch rading the storeroom?
Telemachus catches the suitors raiding the storeroom in his household.
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
What omens appear when Telemachus threatens to punish the suitors?
Multiple eagles fly overhead when Telemachus threatens to punish the suitors; this meant that the god Zeus was agreeing with him.
How does Odysseus tell Telemachus to react when the suitors abuse Odysseus?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to remain calm and not start a fight with the suitors. He advises Telemachus to observe their behavior and wait for the right moment to take action. Odysseus urges his son to trust in him and the plan they have in place to deal with the suitors.
What plan do Odysseus and telemachus have for the suitors?
Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.
