John Michael Fitzgerald Odyssey Essay‚ Book Four Stage Two September 15‚ 2012 How is Telemachus dealing with challenges and temptations on his journey? In Sparta‚ Telemachus shows emotional maturity when he hears stories of his father‚ poise when Menelaus approaches him‚ and tact when he turns away Menelaus’ offers. On Telemachus’ first challenge‚ hearing stories of his father‚ he shows signs of emotional maturity. He does this by weeping for Odysseus. At first you would think that this is
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could also perform this feat. This was done by a hero back in the times of 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
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The Odyssey: Telemachus Telemachus recounts his confrontation with the Old man of the sea who could change his appearance in order to escape danger. Telemachus reveals the information which he obtained from the Old man of the sea to the reader. The Old man told Telemachus of the sorrowful tale of Agamemnon’s Murder. The story tells of how Aegisthus paid a man to watch for Agamemnon’s return from the sea. After a year of waiting‚ the King returned in what he thought to be secrecy. The lookout
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thoughts regarding the question‚ “Is Telemachus strong or weak?” Some say he is most diffidently weak due to his lack of assertiveness in the presence of his mother’s sutures while others argue that Athena’s influence on him throughout the book made him strong. Personally‚ I believe Telemachus is weak. Even though Athena did help him to become a stronger man‚ that sense of bravery and strength was not originally present within Telemachus. Not only is Telemachus weak because he doesn’t do anything
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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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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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already have experience in the world. During the first four books of The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Telemachus grows more mature‚ stimulated by what he learns from Nestor and Menelaus‚ from Athena‚ and about himself. Athena has made it her mission to inspire Telemachus with bravery and courage‚ so that he can grow up to be a man. Initially‚ Telemachus is shy and timid‚ unable to stand up to those above him. In an effort to make Telemachus rise above his tormentors‚ Athena says‚ “Oh how much you need Odysseus
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foreshadow and parallel to what Telemachus and his journey may bring ahead. The story of Orestes (Agamemnon’s son) and the vindication for his father‚ "Orestes killed the snake that killed his father. He gave his hateful mother and her soft man a tomb together‚ and proclaimed a festival day for all the Argive people." (44)‚ brings to light the similarities between Telemachus and Orestes.
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Bidding Telemachus a farewell for his journey to Sparta‚ Penelope walked back to her room‚ her face maintained an expression of strength and poise as she passed her maids‚ her skirt lightly grazing the ground. Each one had paused their impending tasks‚staring at her intently‚ trying to look past her veil as to find a trace of emotion within her. As Penelope turned the corner‚ she spun around abruptly‚ catching all of the maids gawking at her. She continued on into her room and shut the door noisily
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The story of Homer’s Odyssey tells the tales of Odysseus‚ king of Ithaka. He loses his way on his way back from the Trojan war. Odysseus confronts extremely difficult ordeals to come home and routinely wins. Homer uses the differences in the Strength‚ courage‚ cunning‚ and mercy of Odysseus and Telemachus in order to show that Odysseus is more of an hero than Telemachus. One way Odysseus and telemachus can be compared is their courage. Both Telemachus and Odysseus are very courageous. They have
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