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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The Odyssey is an epic poem describing the main character‚ Odysseus’ adventures trying to return to his family‚ as well as Telemachus‚ his son‚ trying to find him. The classic epic poem includes many different and beloved mythological tales. The story includes gods‚ goddesses‚ and mythical creatures as well as kings‚ suitors‚ and friends. Telemachus is one of the first characters introduced in the book. Unlike his grieving mother‚ Penelope‚ he is not only loyal but determined. He will risk his life
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Odysseus‚ Telemachus‚ and Penelope are the three main human characters in The Odyssey. Select one of these characters and write an essay in which you discuss this character’s journey as he/she faces and overcomes adversity and attains his/her goal. Integrate within your discussion to what extent the character’s journey is impeded by or helped by the gods(FATE) and to what extent their journey depends upon their own choices and actions (FREE WILL). Your response to the question posted must be
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the ancient Greeks. Telemachus‚ the protagonist of Telechamy ( the first four books of The Odyssey by Homer)‚ was introduced as a victim for the vultures and finished at the end of the fourth book as a confident youth. This was all because of the introduction of Athena‚ goddess of wisdom‚ into his sedentary life. Telemachus’ metamorphosis from an idle coward to an accomplishing hero was all due to the efforts of Athena’s encouragement. She was able to greatly change of Telemachus’ personality because
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Only a newborn child when his dad left for Troy‚ Telemachus is as yet developing when the Odyssey starts. He is entirely committed to his mom and to keeping up his dad’s home‚ yet he doesn’t know how to shield them from the suitors. All things considered‚ it has just been a couple of years since he initially acknowledged what the suitors’ expectations were. His meeting with Athena in Book 1 changes things. Beside enhancing his stature and bearing‚ she shows him the obligations of a youthful sovereign
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define one’s character and integrity. In 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
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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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Analysis of Telemachus In the Odyssey‚ Telemachus‚ son of great hero Odysseus‚ who grows up in the world of greed and disrespect where the suitors take over his palace and court his mother‚ is one of the most significant character throughout the whole epic. His father‚ Odysseus‚ leaving the land Ithaca for 20 years‚ is the only warrior alive in Trojan war who hasn’t make his return home. During Telemachus’ expedition to search for the news of his father‚ he is under a process of maturation
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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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