Question

What is the author's main purpose in discussing the sweet liquor that Euanthes's son had given to Odysseus in lines 41–60 of Book 9?

Answer 1

Answer:

The author's main purpose in discussing the sweet liquor that Euanthes's son has given to Odysseus's is to tell that the liquor was very strong.

Explanation:

"Odysseus" is an epic poem written by Homer. The poem tales the tell of hero Odyssey.

The author describes the sweet liquor,

"Not a slave in Marlon's household knew this drink; only he, his wife, and the storeroom mistress knew; and they would put one cupful— ruby-colored, honey-smooth— in twenty more of water, but still the sweet scent hovered like a fame over the wine bowl."

In Book 9, lines 41-60, the author describes the sweet liquor given by Euanthes's son, Marlon to Odysseus. The purpose of describing the sweet liquor with such details is to tell that the liquor was very strong.