The Odyssey Questions on Nestor
The Odyssey
What morals do Zeus, Athena, Nestor, and Menelaus express in their versions of Agamemnon's death in The Odyssey?
The moral of Zeus's version is that one must obey the will of the gods, even if it is to one's own detriment (Agamemnon was killed because he did not trust his wife and allowed her to be seduced by...
The Odyssey
What does Nestor tell Telemachus about the war and their return in The Odyssey?
Nestor recounts to Telemachus that after the Greeks sacked Troy, a quarrel divided them: some sailed immediately with Menelaus, while others, including Odysseus, initially sailed but then turned...
The Odyssey
What Is Nestor's Opinion Of Odysseus
Nestor treats Telemachus as his friend and encourgages him to make a name for himself.
The Odyssey
Nestor's reaction to recognizing Telemachus' companion in The Odyssey
Nestor's reaction to recognizing Telemachus' companion in The Odyssey is one of respect and reverence. He realizes that the companion is the goddess Athena in disguise, which leads him to offer...