Book 19

Question 1

What happens at the start of book 19?

Answer 1

Penelope asks the beggar (Odysseus) to describe her husband and he does perfectly

Question 2

How does Eurycleia recognise Odysseus?

Answer 2

She washes his feet
Recognise a scar on his foot
She promises to keep his identity a secret

Question 3

What was Penelope dream a sour?

Answer 3

Eagle swapping and killing her 20 pet geese

Question 4

What does Penelope say to the beggar (Odysseus) about choosing a new husband?

Answer 4

She will choose the first man who can shoot an arrow through 12 axes

Question 5

Themes in book 19?

Answer 5

Xenia

Omens