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Themes: Hospitality: When Odysseus returned home to Ithaca in disguise, Eumaios is the first one to welcome him and offer him a place in his hut, even though to him, he is only a stranger.Telemachus also offers Odysseus in disguise cloth, food, and whatever he needed while he stayed in Ithaca even if he doesn't "know" him

Betrayal: All the suitors were lying to Penelope, all they wanted to do was gain the rank of king and have a lot of power in Ithaca. They also wanted to kill Telemachus and did not care about Penelope's opinion or thoughts, even if he was her son.

Revenge: When Odysseus arrives, he tells about how he will take "care" of the suitors for what they have done to his wife and child, and as well for what they are planning.

Values: Caring:Odysseus cares about what is happening to his child, Telemachus. He does not like what the suitors are doing and tells Telemachus to stand up and tell the suitors who truly rules. He cares about his sons honor and social respect.

Dedication: After 20 long years of voyage, Odysseus finally arrives home, to Ithaca. Throughout the voyage, he never gave up, even if there were times were he thought he was not going to make it, he still persevered.