When the assembly is held an Ithacan leader tells Telemachus that he is responsible for taking his father's place, Telemachus then gives a speech about how dishonorable it was for everyone to consume Odysseus's goods instead of asking Penelope's father for her hand in marriage. Antinous blames Penelope for their misdoings and recalls a scheme she had followed through with. Then Halitherses states that they will face a massacre if the suitors do not leave. Athena then gathers a crew disguised as Telemachus who knows Athena is at his side.
Characters: Aegyptius, Antenous, Halitherses, Athena/Mentes/Telemachus/Mentor, Telemachus, Penelope.
Themes: Family, home, bravery
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