You May Also Find These Documents Helpful
-
The reason that he is approaching Telemachus the morning after is because the previous night, Telemachus did not reveal the true reason of why he was there because he became nervous in Menelaus’ presence, and now Menelaus wanted to know. This time though Telemachus was not nervous, he was poised (On his toes, ready). He told Menelaus the true reason upon his arrival, which was to get information on his father. He did this by telling Menelaus that he came in search for news of his father, and that he wanted him to hold nothing back and tell him every…
- 547 Words
- 3 Pages
Satisfactory Essays -
In the novel The Odyssey Telemachus is destined to find his father Odysseus who has been imprisoned for up to ten years by Poseidon for blinding Poseidon's son Polyphemus. Telemachus is Odysseus son whose destiny has been predetermined by the gods. Telemachus was chosen out of many to find his father and bring him to freedom. Telemachus destiny was made for him when Athena the god of wisdom disguised herself as a mentor.…
- 171 Words
- 1 Page
Satisfactory Essays -
The poem begins with four books telling of a future hero, Odysseus's son Telemachus. Telemachus has his father's gift of speech and some of his courage, but needs Athena's encouragement before he ventures forth. Athena makes explicit Odysseus's excellence. Posing as Mentor, she marvels "now there was a man, I'd say, in words and actions both!" (102). Many Greek heroes are men of action, a few others skilled in counsel, but few combine the two like Odysseus. As Telemachus relates it, people say that Odysseus pledged his word and "made it good in action" on the battlefield (110). Telemachus wishes that his father could have had a good death in battle, or in old age at home, either of which would mean great fame for the Greek hero. Instead, he…
- 166 Words
- 1 Page
Satisfactory Essays -
The story of Homer’s Odyssey tells the tales of Odysseus, king of Ithaka. He loses his way on his way back from the Trojan war. Odysseus confronts extremely difficult ordeals to come home and routinely wins. Homer uses the differences in the Strength, courage, cunning, and mercy of Odysseus and Telemachus in order to show that Odysseus is more of an hero than Telemachus.…
- 590 Words
- 3 Pages
Good Essays -
The Odyssey is an epoch poem composed by Homer that is based around the protagonist, Odysseus. He is on a journey to return home to his wife and son after the battle of Troy. Throughout his voyage, Odysseus encounters many obstacles on his way home. Odysseus’ son is named Telemachus. When Odysseus left for the Trojan War, Telemachus was only a child. Odysseus is gone for a total of 20 years. While his father is gone, Telemachus undergoes maturation and takes household power. He takes care of his mother and deals with the suitors constantly. Telemachus wants to prove himself to his father so he goes off on a journey to find him. Telemachus represents the ideals of masculinity in ancient Greece. Like all men, Telemachus wanted to prove himself as a man.…
- 558 Words
- 3 Pages
Good Essays -
Odysseus, the hero of The Odyssey, has found himself in many interesting, as well as dangerous, predicaments. Although these predicaments were extremely challenging, Odysseus always found a way to survive. His survival depended on his mind and body combined. Without this important balance of thought and strength, it is obvious that Odysseus would not have made it home safely, or he may have not even made it home at all. Throughout The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus showed amazing personal qualities that enabled him to survive his adventures.…
- 578 Words
- 3 Pages
Good Essays -
When reflecting upon Telemachus standing up to the suitors and slowly taking back what rightfully belonged to his family, you see him mature with confidence and courage like his father. He is able to boss around his mother with such confidence it reminds her of her great husband Odysseus. Also with Athena’s help Telemachus is able to achieve what everyone thought was impossible for a young man like him. Her wise influence helps him figure out his role at the palace. “I hold the reins of power in this house,” (28) Telemachus says boldly to his mother in attempt to prove his maturity. This little surge of energy was given to him by his guardian Athena goddess of wisdom and war. She disguised herself as a wise old man then gives Telemachus advice that will help him deal with the destruction of his father’s palace. In this passage lines 13-16 “you suitors who plague my mother, you, you insolent overweening… for this evening let us dine and take our pleasure no more shouting now,”(13-16) with ellipsis’s show that Telemachus was emotionally aware and knew what to do at certain times. He is becoming more self aware like his father, which shows he is maturing in his heart and his mind. Also lines like “All of you destroyed in my house while I go scot-free myself!” (27-28) that have the italicized words put an emphasis on the subject. Showing the suitors he means business when it comes to his family. This shows maturity and confidence he gains with the help of Athena, another thing that shows he’s just like his father.With his goals all set Telemachus takes Athena’s advice to heart and becomes his fathers’ son. He’s new attitude and confidence are shocking everyone, “Astonished she withdrew to her room” (6) this talks about telemachus showing his superior to his mother yet surprising her. And this new found confidence he steps up to the suitors, “Amazed that the prince could speak with so much daring,” (30). He surprises the suitors with a…
- 394 Words
- 2 Pages
Good Essays -
All his life he has heard other people comment on how great and strong of a person his father was but Telemachus was never able to achieve the same greatness as his father. Even his own mother unintentionally ignores her son. Penelope constantly hopes for the return of Odysseus and “worships” his myth of strength and courage. When Telemachus leaves Ithaca for the first time with Athena, he meets Nester. Nester treats Telemachus as an equal instead of as the son of a great, heroic, god like figure. This is a great turning point for Telemachus during his journey. He here begins to find himself on this spiritual journey of his. As Telemachus travels he begins to have his own adventures and stories to tell. He retains more and more of his father’s great qualities and slowly, Telemachus is becoming…
- 764 Words
- 4 Pages
Good Essays -
In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," the protagonist, Odysseus, has spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War. Due to the gods' anger against Odysseus, he is destined to have a very long and difficult journey home. Odysseus proves to be brave because he overcomes both external and internal conflicts on this long journey home.…
- 325 Words
- 2 Pages
Satisfactory Essays -
Telemachus started at the beginning of the epic as a weakling and a coward, and was a prey for the vultures before Athena helped him out. He was first introduced in the epic as “Prince Telemachus,/ sitting among the suitors, hearts obsessed with grief.” (Homer. 1. 132- 133). That was the first impression he had on Athena when she arrived to his palace. No wonder he needed help, being helplessly surrounded by his enemies and spending his days worrying what was his father’s fate. He is further characterized as indecisive, self-pitying and doubtful, supported by his quotations: “ ‘Mother has always told me I’m his son, it’s true,/ but I am not so certain…… Now, think of the…
- 1025 Words
- 5 Pages
Good Essays -
Athena has made it her mission to inspire Telemachus with bravery and courage, so that he can grow up to be a man. Initially, Telemachus is shy and timid, unable to stand up to those above him. In an effort to make Telemachus rise above his tormentors, Athena says, “Oh how much you need Odysseus, gone so long—how he’d lay hands on all these brazen suitors!...if only that Odysseus sported…
- 896 Words
- 4 Pages
Good Essays -
From this point on in the journey Odysseus learned all of the skills from the past events. He learned to think about consequences, To stand up and take charge, He has to be vigilant and never be distracted or careless,and to keep priorities straight and think through decisions before making them. It’s easy to see that from each obstacle he faced he learned and changed. Until he was a better leader than he was before. Not too headstrong but not to slow. He had to make good decisions. And it was those skills that got him home and gained his wife and son back, and become a better king for his…
- 1033 Words
- 5 Pages
Good Essays -
In Ithaca, the suitors are looking to marry Penelope, Telemachus’ mother. Penelope’s husband, Odysseus, has not been found after the Trojan War, and Athena reminds Telemachus about his father. While Odysseus and Athena are planning, the suitors argue about who is the special one to marry Penelope. The suitors also threaten Telemachus by telling him to exile her mother from his house or make his mom marry one of them. Odysseus’s son decides to set out on sea and find people, who can lead him to Odysseus. There is one obstacle left which is to persuade the suitors about his compromise. The next day, the suitors keep on arguing until Telemachus becomes tired of all the appeals and arguments from them, and he decides to assemble them. Telemachus has Mentor by his side, but he is a disguise for Athena. At first, Telemachus stands strong in telling his step by step plan, but he lets his emotions come in the way after the suitors starts disagreeing again. His emotions tells that…
- 969 Words
- 4 Pages
Good Essays -
People often make the mistake of avoiding challenges that come in life. The Odyssey, written by Homer, tells the story of Odysseus’ arduous journey home from Troy. During his 10-year trek, he encounters many temptations of a life of ease that would test his determination to return home. Although this literary classic was written over 2500 years ago, it is still studied today and is one of the most influential texts in Western literature. The Odyssey is a timeless literary composition, because it shows how human nature causes people to make mistakes that would prevent them from achieving their destiny. Homer asserts that in order to live a fulfilled life, people must reach out of their comfort zone and stand up to all of the challenges that…
- 841 Words
- 4 Pages
Good Essays -
There are numerous points in Book 19 where Telemachus has to take on responsibility in order to help his dad overcome the suitors and win back Penelope. One example of this is displayed when Odysseus is getting ready to fight the suitors and tells Telemachus to “‘Harness the weapons . . . itself can draw men’s hands’” (19. 5-17). Telemachus is taking on responsibility at home by helping his father move the weapons to a spot where the suitors will not be able to reach them during the fight. Another example of Telemachus taking on responsibility is when Odysseus asks him to keep his secret: “Be still: keep still about it . . . Telemachus went across the hall and out/ under the light of the torches-crossed the court/ to the tower chamber where he had always slept” (19. 53-60). Here, Telemachus promises his dad that he will not tell anybody that he is the “beggar.” Telemachus has promised not to tell, because Odysseus cannot afford letting Penelope know that he is home. If Penelope finds out, she might tell the suitors, and they could rebel and destroy the palace. It is important for Telemachus to show responsibility at home because soon, Odysseus will die, and all of the leadership is left for Telemachus.…
- 472 Words
- 2 Pages
Good Essays