I think this may symbolize that if Odysseus does not show up as his real self to rule his people his country will die off. Also that without showing himself the suitors may still try to take Penelope from him. I believe Argos may be a warning to Odysseus that his people still will recognize him and his great power and that there are still loyal people out there and Odysseus just needs to make sure to find them.
I believe that the significance of Argos is that he recognizes his master even in the disguise of a beggar. I believe that Argos is not a symbol of Odysseus; however I believe that Argos is a symbol of the people of Ithica. I believe that Argos is also a symbol of Telemachus. Argos represent the people of Argos because without Odysseus, the real king of Ithica, at home to look over his kingdom, and most importantly, his people, the people in the kingdom begin to live in a bad kingdom which is symbolized with Argos lying in fleas and dung.
Argos also represent the people of Ithica because if the people in Ithica were to find out Odysseus was home, they would be so happy and excited, just as Argos was when he realized that the beggar was Odysseus. Argos represents Telemachus because with the suitors around Telemachus doesn't have a father figure, and since the suitors are only looking after themselves, they are not caring about Telemachus. Argos does cause a great emotional blow to Odysseus because Argos was and still is such a loyal dog to Odysseus and it pains Odysseus to see people or things that are loyal to Odysseus be in such bad conditions, such as Eumaes living in such bad conditions, but still staying truthful to Odysseus.
I also believe that seeing Argos lying in fleas and dung causes Odysseus to get even more angry at the suitors because not only do they reap him of all his wealth, the suitors don't even take care of his dogs or respect his belongings or people such as beggars. I believe the significance of Odysseus seeing Argos in book 17 is Argos was another way of showing how much Odysseus missed home.
Argos is showing this because throughout the book we know about the pain that Penelope and Telemachus are going through, but by showing what happen to another life form that was very close to Odysseus gives another reason for people to feel bad for Odysseus.
This was also significant because it shows the emotional side of Odysseus. Also, Argos is the best example of what those loyal to Odysseus had to suffer through. Argos was completely forgotten about when Odysseus left and became very unhealthy and sad. Argos also shows that people of this time were not very friendly to animals. The only people that would take care of dogs were the dogs owners, no one else would care if the dog died a slow painful death. I believe that animals are treated worse by humans than gods treat humans.
I believe this because humans use animals to their own use and once they are done with them they kill the animal and eat them. The worse things the Gods do is kill humans, they would not make the humans suffer nearly as much as animals do. I think in some ways Argos is a symbol of Odysseus. Argos was the most loyal to Odysseus, and for that he had to life a tortured life. Argos is good for representing many things in this book. No where else in the Odyssey is such relationship described with such simple beauty.
The relationship between a man and his dog is perhaps one of the most treasured and honest relationships that one can possibly make. The unselfishness of a dog and the loyalty that a dog can show has created the invincible bond between a man and his dog. In the case of Odysseus, his faithful dog Argos has withstood the test of time patiently waiting for his beloved owner.
Possibly representing Ithica's want for the return of Odysseus. Argos, like Penelope, Eumaeus, Telemachus, has been waiting in agony for the return of Odysseus, and as them, his loyalty has too stood the test of time. However unlike Penelope and the rest, his agony and pain is not only emotional, but physical. This could suggest that Argo's physical being represents a ruined and defiled Ithaca.
The memories that Eumeaus shares with Odysseus of a strong and quick Argos, showcase the grandeur of the old Ithaca, contrasted with half dead, sickly Argos of the ruined Ithaca. Odysseus glanced to the side and flickered away a tear. Resourceful Odysseus, blameless and patient-hearted sacker of cities, seems overcome. Odysseus cries throughout The Odyssey , but this is very recognizable here: a master laments the loss of his dog.
Nested within the ancient equivalent of a massive summer blockbuster with a Cyclops, vengeful gods, ladies singing in their undies, disobedient dudes turning into pigs, sea monsters, etc. This recognizable dynamic domesticates—if only for an instant—a myth whose premise feels anything but domestic. Homer turns up the emotion precisely by narrowing our focus to a sadness with which we can easily and powerfully identify.
Feelings run so high that the narrative voice itself stammers. The move demonstrates intimacy between the poet and Eumaeus, while inviting the reader into the narrative. To address the audience constitutes one of the most narratively manipulative things that a poet can do. Direct address breaks down boundaries between the text and reader.
We feel thrust into the action. Are we Eumaeus? Is this scene meant for us? We are all here, watching in unison. We play along. But we the readers, separated from them, stay with Argos. To recap: Homer has told us exactly how to feel about this dog. We know we are supposed to feel anger toward his suitor-masters and to empathize with Odysseus. Here, with an investment of imaginative attention, this worn-out dog reveals an entire life, hiding just beneath the surface of the text.
He pees on cypresses during strolls with Telemachus. Why am I talking to you? Argos waits years. He chases squirrels.
He gets into the onions. A skunk sprays him. More years. He sniffs the breeze. Gets old. Loses a little hope. Then hears a familiar whistle in the garden. But finds only Telemachus, taking out the trash. Beside above, how did Odysseus feel about seeing his old dog? Odysseus feels bad about what became of his dog and he hides his tear to keep it together and not seem weak. Briefly summarize what Eumaeus says happened to the dog and his owner.
The dog recognizes his master, thumps his tail, but is too weak to move toward him. Odysseus , too, recognizes his dog but knows he cannot show it. He turns away to hide a tear as the old dog dies. At the great hall of the palace, Odysseus has more need for judgment, prudence, and restraint.
The Odyssey Symbols, Allegory and Motifs Odysseus' bow symbol The mighty bow of Odysseus, which only he can string, is a symbol of his rightful place as king of Ithaca and husband of Penelope.
The bull represents Odysseus and reminds the audience that he is preparing to take his home and his family. Lines What do Penelope's actions here reveal about her. They may fear that the ones of the suitors will win the contest, they do not think any of them worthy to take odysseus place. As Odysseus approaches his home, he finds Argos lying neglected on a pile of cow manure, infested with fleas, old and very tired.
This is a sharp contrast to the dog Odysseus left behind; Argos used to be known for his speed and strength and his superior tracking skills. Argos was loyal to Odysseus by waiting twenty years for Odysseus to return, even though most had presumed he was dead. He was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned from the Trojan War, even though Odysseus was disguised as a beggar. Argos would only die after he had seen his master once more.
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