... the thought of winning Penelope and her power. They are more like intruders than guests. Although in the presence of the suitors we are shown the true colours of Penelope who still has hope for the return of Odysseus. We see her craft full ways in which she buys more time to keep the suitors away. The way Penelope is described is delicate and feminine,' her shining veil across her cheeks'. We are also shown how much love Penelope has for her husband Odysseus as she still weeps over his absence and her heart still longs for his to come home, clinging on to every last bit of hope. Penelope and Helen are prenented in similar features. Helen, alike Penelope is also described as an elegant figure looking like 'Artemis with her golden distaff'. There is also a resemblance how Helen is spinning yarn in Book 3 alike Penelope in ...

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