The Odyssey Questions Book 19: What pressures does Penelope tell the beggar
Book 19
- What pressures does Penelope tell the beggar/Odysseus that she is under to remarry?
- What does Odysseus/beggar tell Penelope about the whereabouts of Odysseus? Does his news change her mind to remarry?
- Who unintentionally almost reveals the true identity of the beggar/Odysseus, and how does she recognize him?
- Describes the dream of Penelope in this book, and suggest what is odd about her response to the dream?
- Explain all the reasons why you think it makes sense or not for Penelope, at this juncture in the story, to declare her final decision to remarry.
