Final answer:
Alcinous, the king of Phaeacians, wishes Odysseus would stay and marry his daughter but honors his wish to return to Ithaca and provides him with a safe passage home.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the epic poem The Odyssey, Alcinous, the king of the Phaeacians, wishes Odysseus would stay with them and marry his daughter, which would make him a prince and potential king of Phaeacia. However, Alcinous recognizes Odysseus's strong desire to return to his home of Ithaca and to his wife, Penelope. Therefore, after learning about Odysseus's many adventures and confirming his noble character, Alcinous honors him and provides him with the means to safely return to Ithaca.