Suitors Arriving- 2

Hundreds have come already and never leave. These men have arrived with gifts trying to win over my mother.  They call themselves suitors as if they are even good enough. They bring gold platters and extravagant gifts because they know that if they do win over my mother they become king and can live in our beautiful palace. I hate having them here because they make it seem as if my father is never coming back. I know he is though he has to and once he does these suitors will finally be able to leave.

My mother Penelope is also having a rough time dealing with all these selfish men. They bother her constantly, never leaving her alone. They expect top notch treatment from our poor maids. The demand the most expensive wine and the comfiest beds and accept nothing less. The men are getting to my mother she is now acting more restless and stressed out than she has ever. If only we could get rid of them somehow…

If it weren’t for these mandatory greek ideals we could be free from these rude men.  If we were to go against these ideals the gods will wish harm on us and because of their superiority can control all aspects of our life. The hardest is Xenia, we have no choice but to accept these strangers into house. We have to be hospitable and accepting no matter how rude they treat us. We are courteous of or ruthless guests and wait on them hand and foot. Every night is a party for them always so disruptive and loud.  Reciprocity also requires us to accept these enormous gifts much of which we don’t want.  They give us these extensive gifts and we let them stay in our home. I can’t wait for them to leave if only my beloved father would come back home.