Question

Read the following passage and answer the question. Nine years we wove a web of disaster for those Trojans, pressing them hard with every tactic known to man, and only after we slaved did Zeus award us victory. Who is the speaker of this passage?

Answer 1

This is a quote from the Odyssey when Nestor and Telemachus arrive at Nestor's palace, he talks about the prizes of Gods and the act of war, therefore the speaker is Nestor, Telemachus is just a listener, this quote shows the viewpoint of Nestor towards not only war and Gods but also how behaviour from people can make them gain things, close to a monologue this phrase is part of a story in fact.

Answer 2

The speaker of this passage is King Nestor.

Nestor was the king of Pylos. He was a very hospitable man. Telemachus and his crew arrived at Nestor's palace and they were looking for information about Telemachus' father. In this passage, Nestor in explaining to Telemachus how good his father was at war.