Strength+in+Odyssey

Strength

Book 20: He will need help from his son and the gods to kill the suitors along with his own strength. Pg 283. Odysseus has the courage and wisdom to not reveal himself to his wife. Pg 284-290 Odysseus had the strength to not speak his mind to Menlanthios. Pg. 302

Book 21: Odysseus was the only one strong enough to string the bow Odysseus has the courage to reveal himself to his wife Odysseus had the strength to kill all the suitors.

Book 22; Telemachos was not wise when he left the door open to the chamber. Pg. 325 Athena put courage and strength in odysseus and Telemachos. Pg. 327 Telemachos and Odysseus courage and wisdom gave them both strength.