Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope.Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence.

The excerpt shows Penelope remaining loyal to Odysseus during his long absence. A theme expresses a broader idea, not just a description of one character, so “Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships” best captures the message. “The character of Penelope is very loyal” describes her rather than stating a broader theme.

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