Book 14

Question 1

Does Eumaeus treat the beggar (Odysseus) properly?

Answer 1

Yes

Eumaeus provides him food/shelter/ and a cloak

Question 2

Is Eumaeus loyal towards Odysseus

If so how?

Answer 2

Yes: he praises him even though he isn’t there and says how bad the Suitors are

Question 3

What cover story did Odysseus tell Eumaeus about who he is?

Answer 3

That he comes from Crete and he fought with Odysseus in Troy but later a trio in Egypt went wrong
But he heard Odysseus is still alive

Question 4

Themes in book 14?

Answer 4

Xenia
Disguise
Nostos
Kleos