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Summary:  (Da)
Odyssey meets a common vagrant who has a nickname called Irus. They start to fight because of they were all beggar so they don't want to stay together and get less money. While they were fighting for their spot, Antinous came and let them have a match. If someone wins the match, that person will have delicious goat meat dinner and they can have their place to beg. At that time, Telemachus came and say becareful to Odyssey and Odyssey wins the match. And Odysseus had dinner with Amphinomus and he advice him that Zeus sends day by day and Odyssey is really near and don't attack him when he returns, also he will attack suitors. Amphinomus was scared of his advice. Then, Athene appears, she made Penelope body relaxed and fell asleep and make her more beautiful. When she gets up from good sleep, she talks about Odysseus and relize that all the suitors were felt love with her. and she tells Eurymachus that before Odysseus left her he told her that when she saw a beard on Telemachus' chin, marry who she want and leave home. Also she thinks that gods took her all happiness and love. Each suitor's squire gave a gift to her, and Zeus tells to Odysseus that go to his wife's room and sit with her. But Penelope was not happy about Odyssey, and Odyssey witted and did speach about himself. Eurymachus didn't recognize him and say bad things to him. When the suitors were talking about the beggar, Telemachus was mad and let them go home and rest, everyone was welcomed his suggestions and they had fun for that night.

Major Themes:  (Lea)
===Disguise: (the beginning of the chapter) Odysseus is disguised as the old beggar in the palace when he meets all the suitors. Homeric Hero: (pg. 239) When Odysseus talks to Irus, he sounds strong and gives a good speech showing how powerful he thinks he is. His speech towards Irus is wise. === ===Development of Telemachus: (pg. 240) Telemachus stands up and defends the old beggar (Odysseus) saying that if anyone strikes him they shall face the rest. This shows how Telemachus isn't afraid to stand up against the suitors. ===

Disguise and Homeric Hero: (pg.241) Odysseus turns back into himself, looking strong and powerful. All the suitors are in awe.
===Homeric Hero: (pg.241) When Odysseus is fighting Irus, he decides on the lower punch showing how he's caring. Also, it shows that he is intelligent so no one would suspect anything. === ===Justice: (pg. 241 and 242) Odysseus beats Irus badly and he deserves it because he thought he could win against Odysseus with no trouble trying to act like the best. ===

Homeric Hero: (pg. 243) Athene made Penelope go see the suitors to make her see Telemachus and Odysseus showing that she is trying to help them out.
===Loyalty: (pg.245) Penelope is loyal to Odysseus when the suitor says she looks beautiful and she responds that she lost all her beauty when Odysseus left and if he were to come back, that she would get better. She explains that when she is without him, she is miserable. ===


The chapter starts off in Ithica on the porch of the palace. As the chapter evolves, the plot takes place in the palace.

Study Guide Questions:
Irus ran errands for anyone who asked and the Goddess Iris was the messenger of the gods in the Iliad.
 * Why do they call the vagrant Irus?** **(Sarah A)**


 * What do he and Odysseus argue about?** **(Sarah A)**

Well, Irus wants to beg there and he says that they all want (the old begging stranger who is Odysseus) out. And Odysseus says that they are both tramps and both have a right to beg there. This offends Irus.

He says they will fight and whoever wins gets their pick of goat's haunches. They also can eat dinner with them every night with no other beggars allowed.
 * How does Antinous propose to resolve the fight?** **(Sarah A)**



Odysseus does and Irus is getting sent away to be destroyed.
 * Who wins the fight?** **(Sarah A)**

What “advice” does Odysseys offer Amphinomus? <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">(Grace) Never live a lawless life, but to enjoy whatever the gods give you. Who does Athene have come to see the suitors? (Grace) <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"> Penelope

What does Athene do to Penelope? <span style="color: rgb(29, 24, 247);">(Grace) She made her fall asleep on the couch that she was sitting at. Then they beautify her and give her immortal gifts so the Achaens would marvel at her. What did Odysseus tell Penelope before he went to war? <span style="color: rgb(29, 24, 247);">(Grace) He says he doesn't know if the gods will let him live to come back home or lie in Troy. If he doesn't come back, Penelope will be in charge of everything and all of his belongings are for her to keep. Also to keep good care of his mother and father. When Telemachus grows a beard, he wants for her to get married to whoever she wants and then leave the house. What do the suitors send their squires to do? <span style="color: rgb(29, 24, 247);">(Grace) They send each of the squires to get a gift for Penelope.