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GCSE Classics · key term
The family, servants, possessions and property that make up a household; in the Odyssey, defending the household also means defending its authority and reputation.
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Paper 3
Revise: Penelope and TelemachusMeanwhile, men seeking to marry Penelope occupy his palace and consume its resources. His absence therefore threatens more than a marriage: it leaves the family’s household and authority vulnerable.
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