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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Mockingbird‚ authored by Harper Lee‚ is an American novel of growth and maturation because it focuses on the character development of Scout as she comes to understand the world. This classic novel is set in a racially charged southern town during the Great Depression. The main character and narrator‚ a young girl named Scout‚ develops and changes from the conversations and actions that happen in the book. Scout’s direct maturation and learning of life lessons develops by witnessing the hypocrisy of
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Introduction: There are three theories of motor development maturation‚ information processing and the dynamic theory. The maturation theory focuses on the neurological factors that affect the development of motor skills‚ and is the term used to describe the innate sequences of physical changes (Macintyre and McVitty‚ 2004‚ pp 57). Whereas the information processing theory focuses on belief that thinking is information processing through senses (Cech and Martin 2005) Within this theory it talks
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Homer’s The Odyssey‚ several occasions transpire during which Telemachus grows in his positive mentality and acts with supreme courage: Telemachus forcefully addressing his mother‚ Telemachus standing up to the suitors‚ and Telemachus courageously setting sail in search of his long lost father. During the beginning of book one‚ Homer portrays Telemachus as a person who does not forcefully approach anybody. However‚ later in the story Telemachus experiences the opportunity to stand up to his mother‚ and
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Telemachus‚ son of Odysseus is a main character in the book the Odyssey. Throughout books 1-4 Telemachus begins to discover who he is. Not having a father as a child severely affects Telemachus. He becomes a timid‚ shy boy who is pampered by his mother. Although Telemachus is the son of a world-famous father‚ it does not help him in anyway. In the beginning‚ when the suitors are eating away Telemachus’ fortune‚ all he does is whine. It is not until Telemachus receives divine attention that he matures
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Eng-111 3/10/13 Athena and Telemachus Athena‚ the Grey eyed goddess‚ is one of those women in The Odyssey whose role is so important. She is the goddess of wisdom‚ who helps Telemachus on a journey to bring his father back home. Athena goes to Odysseus son to put courage in him. She doesn’t show her true self to humans; instead Athena disguises herself on three different occasions. She appeared as Odysseus friend Mentes‚ when she approached Telemachus. When Athena touches down Ithaca
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Romans‚ becoming a man can mean slightly different things. Telemachus‚ the son of the great Odysseus‚ has to learn‚ for the most part‚ to become a man in the absence of his father. The son of Aeneas‚ Iulus‚ also grows up in the midst of trouble and war.
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In Book 3 of The Odyssey‚ Homer characterizes Telemachus as confident and authoritative‚ as demonstrated through his speech and physique‚ despite his initial self-uncertainty. In the process‚ Telemachus’ character transforms dramatically. At first‚ Telemachus was unconfident in his abilities to converse. He explicitly revealed this uncertainty to Athena as he stated‚ “How can I greet him‚ Mentor‚ even approach the king? I’m hardly adept at subtle conversation” (Homer 108). His lack of confidence
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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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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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