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The Integral Role Of Penelope In Homer's Odyssey

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Penelope hints that she knows that Odysseus is present when he responds to her dream of the death of the geese. Penelope’s knowledge of Odysseus’ presence greatly affects the understanding of her character is she seems very crafty and strategic and an integral role in the slaughter of the suitors. Penelope’s response to Odysseus’ proclamation of the dream predicting Odysseus revenge is a dead giveaway to her knowledge of Odysseus being the beggar. This is seen as she tells him in a wary way that the dream may not be true but if it was true then it would be welcome. This shows her knowledge because it seems that she is warily hinting to Odysseus that she would want him to kill the suitors. Penelope being wary when telling this to Odysseus shows
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