The Maturation of Telemachus In the first book of Homer ’s The Odyssey‚ we are introduced to Odysseus ’ son‚ Telemachus. It is here we learn of Odysseus ’ troubles and the situation regarding his estate and those who are presently inhabiting it. What the reader is allowed to witness right from the start‚ is the beginnings of Telemachus ’ transformation‚ from a child to an adult. This maturation‚ from boyhood to manhood‚ is first sparked by an encounter with Athena. To Telemachus‚ Athena is Mentes
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able to come and fulfill my role as leader. Achilles‚ Ajax‚ Patroclus all deserve respect as well for aiding me in the war‚ helping make sure I could live a long life‚ but they deserved it more‚ I wish I can repay them. I am so glad to see my son‚ Telemachus grow into a man that I have always believed he can be‚ one day he will be the leader‚ he will be able to protect and govern Ithaca better than I ever could have. I am sorry to all of you‚ for leaving you for 20 years‚ putting you through so much
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the next ten years trying to get home. He left behind an infant son‚ Telemachus‚ and a devoted wife‚ Penelope. Although they longed for Odysseus ’ return‚ Penelope and Telemachus were the perfect hosts to wayward strangers - even as their estate became overrun with arrogant suitors - men intent on marrying Penelope and taking possession of the throne. Athena‚ goddess and daughter of Zeus‚ is instrumental in encouraging Telemachus to begin his journey to adulthood saying‚ "You must not cling to your
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Odyssey‚ Odysseus has yet to return from the Trojan War and his son Telemachus believes that he is dead. Suitors have occupied his home during this time and are pressuring Odysseus’ wife Penelope to marry one of them. Meanwhile‚ Telemachus is unable to do anything without his father. Athena‚ disguised as an old friend of Odysseus’ named Mentor‚ encourages Telemachus to seek news of his father. At the end of the conversation‚ Telemachus is aware that he was in the presence of a god but doesn’t know what
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Emergence of Telemachus’ Heroic Traits in the Telemecheia Joseph Campbell’s ten archetypal heroic traits appear in many literary protagonists. Physical strength‚ eloquence‚ leadership‚ and ties to supernatural forces are characteristics that are pervasive among heroes. King Gilgamesh‚ in the Epic of Gilgamesh‚ possesses the Campbellian traits of unmatched physical strength‚ confident leadership‚ and ties to gods. Whereas in the case of Telemachus in Homer’s Telemecheia‚ the young
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Odyssey by Homer‚ Telemachus is the son of Penelope and Odysseus. When Telemakus was a young infant‚ his father Odysseus went to fight in the battle of Troy. Because of Odysseus’ pride he got stuck at sea for 20 years. During these 20 years that he was away Telemachus grew up day by day. He lived in the palace of Ithaca with his mother and her suitors. As he grew older he started to notice that the suitors were consuming all of his father wine and killing all his cattle. Telemachus was always scared
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change into a man. Telemachus also has to do this in the Odyssey and it is especially tough because he does not have a father to follow in the footsteps of for most of his life. Telemachus starts off shy and showing his emotions too much‚ wishing he could see his father. He then starts making decisions to put himself into a leadership role and is maturing. Then in the end he matured and grew and is ready to fight by his father’s side against the suitors to take back their home. Telemachus had journeyed
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Jon Dunlap 3/8/12 Odysseus v Telemachus Period 2 “Maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had‚ and what you’ve learned from them‚ and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.” – Anonymous (Thinkexist.com). Maturity is a key theme during the journeys of Telemachus and Odysseus. In Homer’s Odyssey the journeys of Telemachus and Odysseus have many similarities and differences such as their common goal and the lessons they learn; and only by overcoming
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through the mind‚ or of memory but one that comes out a changed man at the end of it. This essay will explain how Telemachus meets all of the standards that Joseph Campbell has set and therefore is a hero. He does not quite meet all of Campbell’s set standards‚ but he is still hero-like because he does all of what he needs to with maturity and finesse that only a hero could possess. Telemachus sees that he needs to go and see where his father has been‚ so he takes that as his “Call to Adventure‚” so he
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Assignment Number: #1 Point Value: 25 point Character Analysis Odysseus- Role: He is the protagonist of The Odyssey and now he struggles to return home. Outcome: Odysseus returns home and lives happily ever after with Penelope and Telemachus until he is killed by Telegonus‚ his son by Circe‚ and taken to be buried at Circe’s home. Personalities: Odysseus is confident‚ has great integrity and had powerful strength and courage in himself. Changes throughout the epic: Odysseus changes throughout
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