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The Beggar-King of Ithaca By: Caleb Counce

Major events  Arneaus creates a scene with Odysseus and challenges him to a boxing match.  Athena gives Odysseus extra strength and stature because he is an old man/ beggar.  Odysseus just stops before killing Arneaus.

Events Continued  After the boxing match Amphinomus is one suitor in particular that congratulates him.  He gives him food and something to drink.  He also tells Odysseus that he will soon return and give the suitors little warning to leave his palace.

The Trick  Penelope tricks the suitors into bringing her gifts.  One so she can get back at them for taking her belongings and second so she can take their belongings.

Athena  She plays a big role in this book because without her Odysseus would not have been able to beat Arneaus.  She also helped Penelope inflame the suitor’s hearts by giving her extra stature and beauty.  She also has Amphinomus bound to death by the hands of Telemachus.