The word probing suggests that Alcinous has been insistent on hearing Odysseus's story; however, Odysseus was the one that requested the song about Troy even though he knew the content of the tune would make him weep. It seems like Odysseus wanted Alcinous to ask him to tell his story.
The word probing suggests that Alcinous has been insistent on hearing Odysseus's story; however, Odysseus was the one that requested the song about Troy even though he knew the content of the tune would make him weep. It seems like Odysseus wanted Alcinous to ask him to tell his story.
