Telemachus

beginning of The Odyssey Telemachus was just a young boy, who had no father figure around. Yet, throughout the story the reader follows Telemachus’ on his journey to becoming a man, the man that he was always meant to be; a man, just like his famous father. This transformation was jumpstarted by Athena. Athena most aids Telemachus’ change from a delicate, daydreaming boy to a confident and dominant man because she reminded him of his familial background and inherited power. Telemachus’ confidence was very

Trojan War. Penelope has to take care of the son, Telemachus, for 20 years while waiting for Odysseus to come back. She has to cope with many things simultaneously such as the grief from her husband leaving and the stress of raising Telemachus to be a respected man like his father. During the story, Telemachus leaves the

were a man,” Athena tells Telemachus when giving him advice before he his begins his journey (1.341-342). In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, “The Telemachia” are the first four books of the epic poem. They focus on Odysseus’ son, Telemachus, and his struggles as he goes on a quest to find any news of his missing father, Odysseus. Telemachus’ development throughout his journey in the first four books of The Odyssey help us to understand the Greek ideal of manhood. Telemachus’ actions at his home in

head with each other on several occasions due to not only their vastly different ideals, but also because of their contrasting strengths and weaknesses. The first of these characters is Prince Telemachus, son of Odysseus, and a protagonist of the story. Throughout the Odyssey it becomes clear that Telemachus possesses a strong moral fiber along with a large dose of stubbornness. Along with those two distinguishable character traits, Telemachus’s also showcases his unwavering loyalty to his father

the main character in the first four books is Telemachus, Odysseus’s son. Since the first four books are about Telemachus, they are called the Telemachy. During the Telemachy, Telemachus grows as a person and learns more about himself and his capabilities. With his motivation to find his father and with the assistance of Athena during his journey, Telemachus learns that he is not a child anymore, but an adult with responsibility and authority. Telemachus first shows the reader that he is not a child

When describing the tenacious Telemachus, son of Odysseus, to someone who has never read about the character, one should highlight his spirit. Early on in the book, Athena disguises herself as an old friend of Odysseus to deliver the news to his son that the great war hero still lives. Upon hearing this, Telemachus wastes little time in clearing out the disrespectful suitors chasing after his mother. He lashes out at the unwelcome men with articulate yet pointed words, “You suitors who plague my

Telemachus, in the Odyssey by Homer, is a young man who has disregarded his responsibilities as a god and son. He is to take on the land that his father, Odysseus, left behind when he supposedly died after the journey back from the Trojan War. He learns later on that his father may not even be dead, and that he may be captured by the people of Calypso. Soon as he hears the news, Telemachus begins to recognize his obligation and then accepts the qualities it takes to become a hero that the people

The Odyssey. The Odyssey is about a 20 year-long travel of a man named Odysseus. He traveled to Troy facing the dangers on many mythical creatures and many fictional creatures. This king of Ithaca, left his beloved wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, that he has not seen since his son was a young child. Odysseus expresses his traits, that helps him survive the obstacles he faces. Odysseus’ traits are bravery, curiosity, and intelligence. Throughout the many traits Odysseus has, his bravery

In Telemachus, the readers find their first encounter with Stephen Dedalus, a 22 years old man, a son of Simon Dedalus who works as a teacher in Mr. Deasy’s school as well as other characters such as Malachi ‘Buck’ Mulligan and Haines. Throughout the course of the story, those three characters especially Dedalus and Mulligan play an important role in keeping to story wheel goes. Telemachus is somewhat portrayed in a darker mood. The solid border somewhat makes vivid impression of the Stephen’s depressed

Fagles, Homer depicts the change in character in Telemachus. At the beginning, Telemachus was this helpless, weak, ignorant boy, who is supposed to be the prince of Ithaca and the son of the great Odysseus, however, Telemachus is rather “sitting among the suitors”. Homer’s word choice of “among”, stands out, as it makes Telemachus appear weak and not partaking because as a prince, he should be having control over his father’s palace, yet Telemachus isn’t able to act like a prince nor does he live