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When Penelope tells her story to the “beggar” (Odysseus in disguise), she cannot help boasting a little about her ability to deceive the suitors. This shows us two ways Penelope is like her husband: first, she’s a skilled deceiver, and second, she’s proud of it. Penelope also has a sense of humor.
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These Penelope quotes from The Odyssey highlight her unwavering loyalty, strength, and intelligence. They offer a glimpse into the challenges faced by women during that time period and showcase Penelope as a symbol of endurance and resilience.
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Quote 2. (Penelope:) 'Eurymachos, all my excellence, my beauty and figure, were ruined by the immortals at that time when the Argives took ship for Ilion, and with them went my husband, Odysseus. If he were to come back to me and take care of my life, then my reputation would be more great and splendid.' (18.251-255)
Though her love for Odysseus is unyielding, she responds to the suitors with some indecision. She never refuses to remarry outright. Instead, she puts off her decision and leads them on with promises that she will choose a new husband as soon as certain things happen.
The The Odyssey quotes below are all either spoken by Penelope or refer to Penelope. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ). Book 21 Quotes.
