Book 17 - The Odyssey

How does Argos recognize Odysseus?

• He was trained by Odysseus

• He does not

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In what state is Argos when Odysseus first sees him? Why?

• He's still moving around; an old dog now. 

• He's on a pile of manure; just left to die. 

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How does Odysseus react to seeing Argos in this state? What side of Odysseus do we see at this moment?

• He cries, and we see a softer side of Odysseus not just the heroic side of him. 

• He cries, but he is angry at how they treat his belongings. 

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What was Argos waiting for?

• He was waiting to die

• He was waiting to see Odysseus again

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