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A 6 page paper which examines the theme of hospitality in Homer’s “The Odyssey.” No additional sources cited.
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society. It was customary to treat strangers with great respect and to offer them food and lodging, never expecting anything in return. This was perhaps the case because it ensured
the survival of the human race for people on the road, in the midst of many dangers, needed to be taken care of. In addition, there was no telling when
one may find oneself in a similar position and in need of help. As such hospitality was likely the one true rule of society, a rule that enabled people to
survive and a rule that allowed society to remain somewhat stable and cohesive. The following paper examines instances of hospitality in Homers "The Odyssey." Hospitality in Homers The
Odyssey In the very beginning of Homers story there is the situation wherein Ulysses wife Penelope and his son Telemachus are at the mercy of suitors who want Penelopes hand
in marriage, and Ulysses position. They are a group of men who have been pursuing Penelope for years, in light of the absence of her husband Ulysses. They are essentially
vile men who have no respect for anyone and are clearly taking advantage of the condition of hospitality. They kill the oxen that are Ulysses and they make themselves at
home, as though they own everything. One would perhaps expect Penelope, or Telemachus (the man of the house so to speak), to insist that these suitors leave and stop
their behavior. But, the truth is that hospitality is such a strong necessity in society that they have no choice if they are to uphold their own social standards. This
necessary hospitality costs Penelope and Telemachus for these suitors are self involved and gluttonous, eating and caring nothing for the destruction that results in livestock etc. The following excerpt illustrates
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