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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.
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What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
Why does Antinous want to kill Telemachus?
Telemachus is a barrier between the suitors 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.
Which of the suitors plot to kill Telemachus?
Eurymachus leads them all in their decision to ambush Telemachus.
What plans did Odysseus make with Telemachus?
1. Odysseus goes to the castle 2. Athena will signal then Odysseus will nod at Telemachus 3. Telemachus will go hide the weapons 4. Assess the Suitors 5. Athena will Daze the Suitors 6. Assess the Women 6. Lead those that are loyal out of the castle 7. Telemachus goes to retrieve the weapons 8. They kill the suitors.
What does Athena encourage Telemachus to do?
Athena encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to see if his father Odysseus is still alive and when he finishes this journey to go and kill the suitors.
