The Odyssey Books 16-17

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In Book 16, who reveals his identity to Telemachus?

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Athena

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Telemachus' initial reaction to his father's identity in Book 16.

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Disbelief

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Athena's assistance to Odysseus and Telemachus in Book 16:

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Disguising Odysseus as a beggar.

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In Book 17, who first recognizes Odysseus in disguise?

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Argos

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Comparison in epic simile: men's cries and mother hawk's screeches as her babies are taken.

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Men's cries with a mother hawk's screeches as her babies are stolen.

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Telemachus treats the Old Man with courtesy by offering him his seat.

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Courtesy and good upbringing.

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Penelope's reaction to the beggar in Book 17.

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She asks to meet him.

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Main theme in Telemachus and Odysseus interaction, Book 16:

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Recognition

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Odysseus hides his tears over Argos from Eumaus because...

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He fears Eumaus will discover his true identity.