How does Penelope affect Odysseus?

Answer 1

Penelope's unwavering loyalty and clever deception play a crucial role in helping Odysseus maintain hope and eventually return home. Her faithfulness despite numerous suitors vying for her hand showcases her commitment and love for Odysseus, serving as a source of motivation for him throughout his long journey back to Ithaca.

Answer 2

In an attempt to ensure Odysseus is who he says he is Penelope instructs the servant Eurycleia to move the marrage bed down into the great hall. This upsets Odysseus as one of the bed posts was made from an Olive tree which grew in his room and Odysseus thinks it has been broken apart. The detail Odysseus gives to Penelope about the construction of the bed proves to her that Odysseus is her long lost husband.

Answer 3

Penelope tests Odysseus in two ways:

• The contest of the bow and axes, in which Odysseus must string his bow, and shoot an arrow through a dozen axe handles
• The testing of Odysseus identity, in which she asks for Odysseus bed to be moved to a guest room.

Answer 4

he must be dead after thede 20 years of the trojan war.

Answer 5

She asks the maids