The Odyssey

Explain how Zeus intervenes at the assembly on page 98 in book 2. What literary element does this event illustrate

Its state book 2 page 98

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Telemachos is not co-operating. He refuses to oust his mother or consider other options. Zeus intervenes by sending two eagles to attack the people of the city. I'm going to say this is like a "deus ex machina" or God in the Machine. Zeus decides to intervene and put his own conclusion to things.