The Odyssey: resumen de Book 21
Book 21 de 24 · 16 min para leer el book
In Book 21, Penelope offers marriage to whoever can string Ulysses’ bow and shoot through twelve axes, but the suitors cannot string it. Ulysses reveals himself privately to Eumaeus and Philoetius, arranges for the doors and gates to be secured, and completes the test as Telemachus takes arms beside him.
Qué sucede
- Prompted by Minerva, Penelope brings out the bow and announces the marriage contest.
- Telemachus sets up the axes and nearly strings the bow, but Ulysses signals him to stop; the suitors fail.
- Outside, Ulysses proves his identity to Eumaeus and Philoetius with his scar and gives them instructions.
- Antinous proposes postponement, but Ulysses requests a turn; Penelope supports him before Telemachus sends her upstairs.
- Eumaeus delivers the bow, Euryclea closes the women’s quarters, and Philoetius secures the outer gates.
- Ulysses strings the bow and shoots through every axe; Telemachus arms himself and stands beside his father.
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Ulysses entrusts his identity to the two loyal herdsmen. Their recognition lets him organize help inside the household.
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