The Catcher in the Rye and The Red Badge of Courage detail the gradual maturation of two immature boys into self-reliant young men. The steady speed at which Salinger’s and Crane’s language streams enables the reader to see the independent events that lead up to the ultimate rite of passage for both Henry and Holden. Although the pinnacle of maturity Holden reached concerned his pessimistic view of the world and Henry’s was a unifying moment of bravery‚ both boys experienced an epiphany over the
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When does a son grow into his father`s shoes? Perhaps a young man named Telemachus can tell us the answer to this question. From birth he has never seen his father‚ Odysseus‚ because he fought in the Trojan War and is shipwrecked often. Showing us that he has never had a father figure to guide him into manhood and his mother is wrecked with grief and is plagued by suitors coming to court her for the throne. He himself is found cursing his father‚ but having a wistful wish for his father to come back
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- All throughout Canada in the 20th Century there have been numerous events‚ actions‚ and decisions that we call defining moments. Canada has been through many battles‚ hard-chosen decisions‚ and changes that have changed the way Canadians live today. The second battle of Ypres‚ the life on the home front in World War Two‚ and the invasion of D-day helped enrich Canada with their contributions to food‚ fashion‚ religion‚ education‚ business‚ and politics. All these moments were significant for Canada
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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
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Queen Penelope and the father of Prince Telemachus. Though a strong and courageous warrior‚ he is most renowned for his cunning. He is a favorite of the goddess Athena‚ who often sends him divine aid‚ but a bitter enemy of Poseidon‚ who frustrates his journey at every turn. Odysseus went on a voyage‚ over time he has made Poseidon the God of water. On this voyage Poseidon just keeps trying to stop and kill
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Nestor’s son‚ Pisistratus‚ is a respectful and courteous man. His manners could be attributed to King Nestor’s piety. King Nestor offers sacrifices to the gods‚ as seen at the beginning of book IIV‚ when his people were sacrificing to Poseidon. When Telemachus arrives at Pylos‚ he feasts with the king and his son‚ but while also being prompted to pray to Poseidon by Pisistratus. Pisistratus’ respect for Poseidon could come from Nestor’s respect for Poseidon‚ which is only strengthened when he returns
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Odysseus and his son Telemachus’ journey’s include frequent encounters of hospitality. Hospitality signifies the host and guest relationship. Honoring a guest was important to a host because it meant pleasing the Gods and Goddesses‚ establishing a notable reputation‚ and creating bonds with families and cities. Good hospitality was displayed with giving lavishing gifts that a guest would return home with and share stories of his stay with that host. Nevertheless‚
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Phaeacians‚/ mingle with men who love their long oars/ and escape his death at last. The theme of maturation usually is reserved for young people maturing into adults. Odysseus and vigil are adults already but the son to Odysseus‚ Telemachus‚ is coming of age. Athena also guides Telemachus on his journey to find his father. Giving him wisdom and hope which helps him become a mature young man. She helps Telemachus find himself as vigil helps Dante’s. They both are mentors as they also let them find themselves
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the Greek hero Odysseus still has not returned to his kingdom in Ithaca. A large and rowdy mob of suitors who have overrun Odysseus’s palace and pillaged his land continue to court his wife‚ Penelope. She has remained faithful to Odysseus. Prince Telemachus‚ Odysseus’s son‚ wants desperately to throw them out but does not have the confidence or experience to fight them. One of the suitors‚ Antinous‚ plans to assassinate the young prince‚ eliminating the only opposition to their dominion over the palace
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THE DESTINED ADVENTURE BOOK 1: Fatality Nears Odysseus Sing in me‚ Muse‚ and through tell me the lost story of the boy‚ now a man‚ that through determination and skill‚ fought for his father’s life. For a previous suitor of his mother‚ Penelope‚
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