Question

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In the Odyssey, why does Penelope weave a shroud each day and then unweave it each night?

A) since the shroud is meant to be a funeral cloth for Laertes, this is her way of delaying her father-in-law's death
B) since she promised to remarry when the shroud is complete, this is her way of delaying her second marriage
C) since she promise to bury Odysseus in the shroud, this is her way of delaying her husband's funeral
D) since the shroud is meant to be a veil for Telemachus's bride, this is her way of delaying her son's wedding

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Answer 1

the correct option is B

B) since she promised to remarry when the shroud is complete, this is her way of delaying her second marriage.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Since she promised to remarry when the shroud is complete, this is her way of delaying her second marriage.

Explanation:

This is the main reason why Penelope weaves a shroud each day and then unweaves it each night. Penelope is being pressured to remarry due to the fact that Odysseus has been gone for many years. She still loves him, and believes that he will come back. Nevertheless, her suitors continue to pressure her. She eventually agrees to remarry, but asks for enough time to complete her shroud before the marriage takes place. This is her way of delaying her second marriage and continue to wait for the return of her husband.