Question

In The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, how is odysseus portrayed differently than in The Odyssey?

he is portrayed as a
A. liar
B. hero
C. great adventurer
D. magnificent leader

Answer 1

A. liar

Step-by-step explanation:

In The Odyssey, Odysseus is portrayed as a hero, a great adventurer and a magnificent leader. However, this is not the case in The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. In this text, Atwood rewrites The Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope. Odysseus is portrayed as a liar, having lied in order to obtain Penelope's hand. Although she seems to love him, she is surprised at the success and popularity his stories enjoy despite the fact that he is a liar.

Answer 2

In the Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, Odysseus was portrayed as a hero and this was how it was portrayed differently than in Odyssey. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope that this is the answer you were looking for and it helps you.