The Odyssey

In book 22, who was the first to die? Describe his fatal wound. why do you think Homer chose this suitor to be the first target

In book 22, who was the first to die? Describe his fatal wound. why do you think Homer chose this suitor to be the first target

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

Odysseus kills Antinoos with an arrow through the throat. He chose Antinoos because when the bows were being strung in Book 21, Antinoos chided the other men for openly doing and saying what he wanted to do ands ay himself. He was two faced and deceitful.