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Summary:  (Natalie)
Telemachus goes to the palace and sees Penelope crying. He tells her about Odysseus but doesn’t say that he actually saw him. Odysseus is fed by the suitors at the palace. Antinous insults him and hits him with a stool. Penelope finds out and wants to ask the beggar about Odysseus. Eusmaeus leaves so now it is just Odysseus, Telemachus and the suitors.

When Odysseus goes to beg for food and gets kicked in the hip -Homeric Hero When Argus dies- Loyalty Telemachus stands up to Antinous- Homeric Hero



Locations Traveled: (Tori)
They stay mostly in/by the palace

Study Guide Questions:
Who does Telemachus meet up with in town? (Mingus) Penelope, his mother.

Why does he want to wait to bring the gifts from Menelaus to the palace? (Mingus) because he thinks that the suitors will steal them from him, or kill him for the gifts.

What does Telemachus tell Penelope about Odysseus? (Mingus) He tells her what news he has come across in Sparta and Pylos. but not that he has actually seen him in Ithaca with he's own eyes.

How does Melanthius treat Odysseus and Eumaeus? (Mingus) He treats them very rudely and harsh.

Who recognizes Odysseus first? (Melissa) Argus, dog that Odysseus trained before he left. What happens to him? (Melissa) After Odysseus left no one looked after or took care of him. Who does Telemachus get into an argument with? (Melissa) Antinous Why does Penelope want to meet with the beggar? (Melissa) To see if he knows anything about Odysseus. How does she interpret Telemachus’ sneeze? (Melissa) As a blessing.