How do Penelope’s actions help
develop the theme of loyalty in
the Odyssey?
(1 point)
She does not marry one
of the suitors.
She allows the suitors to
take control of her home.
She weaves a burial
shroud for her father in
law, Laertes.
She organizes an archery
contest.
The correct answer is:
She does not marry one of the suitors.
Penelope's actions of rejecting the suitors and remaining faithful to her absent husband, Odysseus, demonstrate her loyalty to him. Despite the pressure and advances from the suitors, she remains committed to her marriage and continues to wait for Odysseus's return. This showcases her unwavering loyalty to her husband and reinforces the theme of loyalty in the Odyssey.