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Which character is considered to be a foil for Eurynome?
in The Odyssey

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It has been a bit since I read this story, but I believe Melantho, the sister of Melanthios, was a foil character to Eurynome.

Sorry if this is incorrect, but I hope it helps.
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Hi there!

In the Odyssey, Melantho is a foil to Eurynome and Eurykleia.

Melantho, the sibling of Melanthios, is a palace servant who is loyal to the suitors rather than the Queen. In order to die in the most humiliating way, she is hanged.

In literature, a foil character is a character that is opposite to the main character in personality, physical appearance, or both.

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