In the epic the Odyssey by Homer (translated by Robert Fitzgerald)
one of the most descriptive and best written passages in the entire epic is
"The Slaying of the Suitors" (book 23 lines1-62). This is a good passage
for many reasons, one of these is that it is a part of the story that has
been built up and anticipated by all. Another is the vivid imagery used by
Homer. There is one more reason, this being the tone of the passage. The
tone of this passage is very important to it and adds very much to it.
One of the most talked of conflicts in the Odyssey is the suitors
ravaging the possessions and house of Odysseus. They were able to do this
because he was presumed dead and they didn't worry about him coming to
protect his house and family. The impact of the passage in question is so
important because it is when Odysseus returns to his home and kills the
suitors. This is a large part of the final resolution, it al begins with
this, for once the suitors are gone......
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