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Summary:  (Donna)

 * Summary: Chapter 18 **
 * The chapter begins with a rather rude beggar entering the palace. He quickly mixes things up with Odysseus and insults him and challenges him to a fight. Even though Odysseus is disguised as an old man Athene gives him strength and he easily beats up the beggar. The suitors congratulate Odysseus on his victory and give him food, especially one named Amphinomous. Odysseus pities the man and warns him to leave the palace and go home, because of what terrible things are coming for the suitors. However, he doesn’t leave and Athene guarantees him to be killed by Telemachus. Meanwhile Athene gives Penelope extra beauty to make the suitors love her and she tricks them into thinking she needs a husband soon. Athene is trying to make Odysseus mad at the suitors by having them insult him but Telemachus steps in before it gets too out of hand. **

p240- disguise: the suitors relaize the the 'stranger' (Odysseus) is stronger than he first appeard under his rags p 241- homeric hero: the stranger, Odysseus shows that he is strong in deed and word by beating Irus p242- hospitality: Amphinomus gives Odysseus his promised food and drink p245- growth of Telemachus


Ithaca then the center of the palace

Study Guide Questions:
Why do they call the vagrant Irus? (Juliette) "Irus" will do any kind of errand that anyone asks of him.

What do he and Odysseus argue about? (Juliette) He and Odysseus argue about who is the better beggar and who should be able to sit on the threshold of the palace and beg. How does Antinous propose to resolve the fight? (Juliette) He sets up a contest to see who can beat the other, and whoever does will be able to eat dinner with the Suitors as well as have regular meals each night.

Who wins the fight? (Juliette) Odysseus

What “advice” does Odysseys offer Amphinomus? (Natalie) He warns him to leave and go back to his own land.

Who does Athene have come to see the suitors? (Natalie) Penelope

What does Athene do to Penelope? (Natalie) She gives her more beauty to attract the suitors.

What did Odysseus tell Penelope before he went to war? (Natalie) he tells her to remarry if he doesn’t return before Telemachus grows facial hair.

What do the suitors send their squires to do? (Natalie) give Penelope gifts