Question

What character trait does Penelope demonstrate when she calls for the suitors to hold a contest? What other character has a similar trait?

Answer 1

She demonstrates cleverness, like Odysseus does when he tricks and overcomes foes.

Answer 2

Answer: Intelligence or cleverness.

Penelope displays intelligence, or cleverness, when she decides to organize the contest. She knows that this is the best way to ensure she does not have to marry anyone else, as only her husband could win such a contest. Penelope's cleverness is similar to that of Odysseus. He is another character that displays this trait throughout the text.