18: The Beggar-King of Ithica Gray Curtis
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Odysseus is challenged by Irus to a boxing match Odysseus beats him in one punch Amphinomus is nice to Odysseus Odysseus feels bad because Amphinomus is going to be killed All the suitors start giving Penelope presents
Why is this book in the Novel? 1. The book further reveals Odysseus’ strength 2. The book shows that not all of the suitors are bad men, but others are awful 3. Telemachus can witness his fathers strength
Themes • Don’t Judge a book by it’s cover: – The beggar challenges Odysseus because he looks weak, but when he takes hi robes off he is a beast
Fate: Although Amphinomus is kind to Odysseus he will not be spared by Athena
Important Character • Amphinomus: – One of the suitors who demonstrates kindness by giving Odysseus food and drink. Because Odysseus pities him, he tells him that Odysseus will soon be home and everyone here will die, but Amphinomus will not leave.