Telemachus begins by mentioning the loss of Odysseus and how he was a good and caring king and he expresses that the continued occupation of the suitors is almost worse than the loss of his father. The suitors are greedy, rude, and fail to adhere to the rules of hospitality laid down by Zeus. Furthermore, Telemachus is too young and inexperienced …show more content…
Most notably however, he states that the suitors cannot be expected to atone for their actions as they are ignorant to their own crimes and will face justice in due time. The suitors respond by accusing Mentor of exaggerating their crimes and caution him in picking fights with them. Additionally, they arrogantly state that even with the rage Odysseus would surely exhibit if he were to return, the suitors are too numerous and he would suffer a humiliating defeat in his own home and in front of his wife. Furthermore, they claim that Telemachus will never actually set out on his journey despite his friend’s