B. devises a plan to delay her marriage in Odysseus’s absence
C. finishes sewing a burial shroud for Odysseus’s father.
D. announces that she will marry the winner of the archery contest.
Answer:
B. devises a plan to delay her marriage in Odysseus’s absence.
Explanation:
During Odysseus absence, Penelope is most famous for showing fidelity to her husband by pretending to weave a burial shroud for Odysseus´ father, Laertes and claiming that she will remarry once she finishes this task; however, the trick consisted in undoing every night the weaving work performed during the day. Upon Odysseus return, he discovers that her wife remained faithful after so many years and after being wooed by so many suitors.
I believe the answer is: She must decide between remaining loyal to her family and telling the truth.
Diray 33 tell a story about a woman who had to be involved in a trial for the wrongdoings which are related to her family. This woman truly know that her family is involved in a morally wrong activities, so she is torn between telling the truth in the trial or choose to be silent and help her family.