- Explain the differences between the swineherd and the goatherd. What do you think will happen to them?
Eumaeus is Odysseus’ trusted swineherd who takes him when he appears as a beggar. By doing this he shows great hospitality. He does not approve of the suitors and their deeds. Whereas Melanthius, the goatherd, treats Odysseus bad by jeering him like the suitors do. He also has not show hospitality by treating the supposed stranger poorly. It has been shown throughout the book that those who do not show hospitality have bad things happen to them. Therefore, it can be assumed that the swineherd will be spared the wrath of Odysseus and the gods, and will also be held in high esteem. On the other hand, the goatherd will most likely be killed when Odysseus and Telemachus take their revenge on the suitors, will the help of Pallas Athena and stranger loving Zeus.
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