Question

Read this excerpt from Book 19 of The Odyssey and answer the question.
How does the dialogue between Penelope and the beggar best demonstrate Irony?
O While the conditions of their meeting as strangers would ordinarily cause each to be cautious, their words show a courtesy toward
one another implying that they ironically covet their reputations above beauty.
Both the beggar and Penelope describe one another in glowing terms but do not make a point of using physical descriptions; yet, it
is ronic that Penelope would have recognized Odysseus if his looks had not been transformed by Athena.
O The dialogue begins with a common exchange between a host and a guest; however, the conversation soon becomes an ironic
opportunity for the husband and wife to share their common purpose in living lives of unity and fidelity.
O The beggar has described Penelope in flattering tones; however, if she had recognized that the beggar was Odyseus, by her words
she would ironically imply that she is happy to be praised by her husband.

Answer 1

In The Odyssey, after surviving the Troy war, is imprisoned on the island of Ogygia by a beautiful nymph named Calypso. Both the beggar and Penelope describe one another in glowing terms but do not make a point of using physical descriptions; yet, it

is ironic that Penelope would have recognized Odysseus if his looks had not been transformed by Athena.

Thus, option "B" is correct.

How, explain your answer?

The incidence in the excerpt tells of this meeting. In the excerpt, the beggar(Odysseus) describes in detail about Odysseus' looks to Penelope.

Penelope suspects that this beggar is her long-lost husband. The irony created in this excerpt is that Odsseues thinks that he had hidden his identity from Penelope but on the contrary, Penelope is crafty and organizes an archery contest to reveal the true identity of the beggar.

Thus, option "B" is correct.

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Answer 2

Both the beggar and Penelope describe one another in glowing terms but do not make a point of using physical descriptions; yet, it is ironic that Penelope would have recognized Odysseus if his looks had not been transformed by Athena.

What is Irony?

The term  “Irony” the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.

Both beggar and Penelope are exchange thoughts in conversation different way is it ironically.

Hence, option (b) holds true regarding the dialogue between Penelope and the beggar, best demonstrate Irony.

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