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He at first does not believe it is actually his father.....then his father explains that Athena disguised him and then Telemachus is overjoyed of course!

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Q: How does telemachus react when Odysseus returns home?
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What happens to the suitors?

Odysseus returns home but remains disguised. Once he learns about the 108 suitors he kills them with the help of Telemachus and Philoeteus.


What is the resolution in The Odyssey?

The resolution in The Odyssey occurs when Odysseus finally returns home to Ithaca, defeats the suitors who have been plaguing his household, and is reunited with his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus. Peace is restored to his kingdom and he is able to reclaim his rightful place as king.


Who does Odysseus claim to be?

When Odysseus returns home, he claims to be a beggar.


What does Telemachus do at end of Book Two?

He leaves home to find his father Odysseus


What does Telemachus do when he finally realizes that the beggar is his father Odysseus?

Telemachus is filled with emotion, particularly joy and relief, upon realizing that the beggar is his father Odysseus. He immediately rushes to embrace Odysseus and they share a heartfelt reunion after so many years apart. Telemachus also helps Odysseus in plotting the downfall of the suitors who have taken over their home.


Which suitor does Odysseus give a chance to?

Amphinomous. Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, warns Amphinomous that although he is a well-respected man and a considerable person, if he does not leave the house, he will be killed by Odysseus when he returns home.Amphinomous feels a dark forboding, but does not return to his home. Instead he stays, and is eventually killed by Telemachus with a thrown spear.


Who is Odysseus disguised as when he returns home?

begger!! of course!!


What was the goal of Odysseus?

After sacking Troy, Odysseus spends the entire book trying to get back home in Ithaca. After he comes home, he teams up with his son, Telemachus, to drive the suitors from his home.


What did Athene turn Odysseus into until she could bring Telemachus home?

a bald, wrinlkled beggar


Why did Telemachus come to Eumaeus instead of going directly home?

Telemachus, son of Odysseus, came to Eumaeus instead of going directly home because Athena directed him to do so. This is because Odysseus is there in disguise, and Athena is trying to help all three men.


When Odysseus first arrives home what did Athene turn him into until she could bring telemachus home?

a bald, wrinkled beggar


What does king menelaus tell telemachus to reassure him that Odysseus will make it home to Ithaca?

i believe that king menelaus tells telemachus that Odysseus has the strength to get home, but also has the smarts to get himself out of bad situations. but does he tell him that he is the only one left out of his 12 man crew?.....no..but this shows that that he did have the smarts, and the strength to get home