In Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad," the narrator expresses frustration with those around her for their failure to inform her about her son's departure. The speaker feels hurt by their silence and inability to intervene, highlighting the feelings of betrayal and isolation she experiences as a mother. The tension in the household escalates when Eurycleia, an old servant, admits her complicity in aiding the young man’s departure. This revelation underscores themes of loyalty, secrecy, and the complex dynamics within the household, reflecting deeper societal issues regarding agency and power in relationships.

In Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad," the narrator expresses frustration with those around her for their failure to inform her about her son's departure. The speaker feels hurt by their silence and inability to intervene, highlighting the feelings of betrayal and isolation she experiences as a mother.

The tension in the household escalates when Eurycleia, an old servant, admits her complicity in aiding the young man’s departure. This revelation underscores themes of loyalty, secrecy, and the complex dynamics within the household, reflecting deeper societal issues regarding agency and power in relationships.