Why do you believe Homer puts such a strong emphasis on how beautiful Phaeacia and King Alcinous's palace is?
Homer wishes to have the reader been drawn back with the awe of the mystic, wonderful palace. This description helps add to the creative writing and interacts with the reader.
Do you think that the King and Queen would still have given Odysseus safe passage home if the story he told them didn't have so many hardships in it?
Good question, raises equality issues, would we feed a homeless man that was hungry or would we feed someone we know. Sometimes certain people exaggerate what feats they have or haven't done, but body language never lies. I believe the King and Queen would not have given Odysseus safe passage if he did not tell his whole story.
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