What were penelope's reasons for staying loyal to Odysseus?

She's his wife. She's his queen. She's the mother of his son. They're shown to be equals in cunning. They love each other. She doesn't like any of the suitors. All seem to me to be good reasons for staying loyal! read more

All seem to me to be good reasons for staying loyal! Although even I can admit that waiting around for almost 10 years for your husband to come home, without hearing any news at all concerning his whereabouts, is a bit of a tall order. read more

No, but stay here and guard your possessions. It is not right for you to wander and suffer hardships on the barren wide sea.’ (2.361-370) Eurykleia’s loyalty to Odysseus’s household is seen in her love for Telemachos, whom she treats like her own son. read more