Penelope Odyssey Quotes

Homer’s Odyssey, an epic poem, dealing with the aftermath of the Trojan War. The story follows Odysseus, a war hero, and his return to his home on the island of Ithaca. Throughout the epic, Homer explores fundamental themes of Greek mythology, such as loyalty, intelligence, and homecoming. In Greek mythology, homecoming or nostos refers to a hero’s journey back home. Woven into this theme is family, which plays a key role, specifically Penelope, Odysseus' wife. From Book I, Homer presents Penelope as a dotting wife. go on drinking their wine, but leave off singing this sad song, which always afflicts the dear heart deep inside me, since the unforgettable sorrow comes to me, beyond others, so dear a head do I long for whenever I am reminded of my husband. (1.340-344) In this quote, it is shown how attached
Penelope’s cunningness, and loyalty in the epic depicts her as an ideal woman, showcasing her crucial role as a motivational guide for Odysseus and his journey back home. Starting with Penelope’s intelligence and cleverness. Penelope’s cunningness and intelligence is shown throughout the situation with her suitors. For instance, the quote, “Thereafter in the daytime she would weave at her great loom, but in the night she would have torches set by, and undo it. So for three years she was a secret in her design,” (2.104-106), shows the reader how Penelope is able to plan a strategy to delay choosing from one of her suitors to marry. Penelope’s cunningness parallels Odysseus by using methods he would use. An example of this parallel is when Penelope tests Odysseus. Now, my dear friend, I think I will give you a test, to see if it is true that there, and with his godlike companions, you entertained my husband, as you say you did, in your palace. Tell me what sort of clothing he wore on his body, and what sort of man he was, and his companions, who followed