He knew going to the Trojan war would end up in a long journey home he was aware of that ever since he joined odysseus crew yet throughout all that he remained in his spot

So far he had survived a 10 year war,the Cyclops,Circe and now has to go in the underworld gods what more crazy stuff is he gonna witness in this crazy adventure?. He was trying to hold on hope that they'll get home eventually one way or an other

When he saw polites ghost he was having a hard time holding himself together so far he had held himself back from crying and mourning and than odysseus mom showed up,that almost made him burst into tears.

When they eventually reached the exit of the underworld after they found the prophet he froze when he spotted his wifes ghost from far away "no..no nonono! Wait! No!" He said,his voice cracking and breaking slowly he didn't know you had passed away while he was away "nonono!" He said, running towards your ghostly form Odysseus had to hold him back from falling off the boat inside the sea of dead souls underneath "NO!, Please! captain!" Eurylochus yelled at odysseus, wanting to see you one last time Eventually he broke free, running to the edge of the boat and reaching out to grab your hand which he succeeded "..my love?" He wishpered, trying not to breakdown and cry in front of the entire crew and his own brother in law