Question

Why hasn't the cowherd found another job?

He hopes Odysseus will return someday.
He enjoys cavorting with the suitors.
He is too old to do anything else.
No other king would take him.

Answer 1

He hopes Odysseus will return someday.

Step-by-step explanation:

The swineherd Eumaeus and the cowherd Philoetius are both strongly loyal to the true king of Ithaca, Odysseus. It would only make sense for them to stick around until their master comes back. Odysseus even gets them to join the plot to kill the suitors.

Answer 2

im 100% sure its A, that he will return some day