Question

How are the Greek values of family and perseverance shown through Odysseus's return home?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Greek values of family and perseverance  are shown through Odysseus's returning home.

Explanation:

In Odysseus by Homer, Odysseus returns successfully to Ithaca after fighting for around 10 years and then struggling to reach home for another ten years. He triumphed over all the challenges he faced and had a never give up attitude. As he returns it shows how important is family for the Greeks. It shows their perseverance and determination.

Penelope, Odysseus's wife is a faithful person, who waited for his return along with their son, Telemachus. His son hates the suitors and has complete faith that his father would return.

Answer 2

Greek values of family and perseverance are affirmed by Penelope and her fidelity at Odysseus' return to his kingdom.

Explanation:

In the epic poem Odyssey the protagonist is touted to return to his home from the Trojan war which he does more than ten years late from the other kings who went to wage war, which is a time of 20 years.

This whole time, Penelope his queen was not even sure if he had been alive or not but she kept persevering through the difficult time and stayed loyal to her husband despite the suitors that had surrounded their kingdom to ask for her favor or takeover from her.