Question

What happens when Telemachus tries to string the bow? How does Odysseus react?

Answer 1

Answer:

Telemachus Goes First He sets up the axes, tries to bend the bow to string it, and fails three times.

Odysseus then signals him to stop, so Telemachus puts down the bow and goes back to his seat. He then orders the suitors to Come, you who are stronger men than I, come try the bow and end the contest.

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