He leaves home to find his father Odysseus
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Telemachus is the son of Odysseus
At the end of Book Two in Homer's "The Odyssey," Telemachus prepares to set sail on a journey to Pylos and Sparta to seek information about his father, Odysseus. He gathers a crew and provisions for the voyage, showing his determination and growth as a character. This marks a significant turning point in Telemachus's journey towards manhood and independence as he takes proactive steps to learn about his father's fate.
Eimaeus contrast is the middle of writing. Telemachus is the end of a story.
he is 48
Telemachus is upset that the suitors are eating him out of house and home as well as courting his mother.
Telemachus offers to supply a ship and crew for Odysseus, to help him on his journey to return home.
Yes, In Book 16 Line 187.
he's laying down the law.
he's laying down the law.
"Bring these men to be our guests: unhitch their team!" (paraphrase of entire quotation from book: there is no question about them staying here!) take care of the horses and bring the men to the house
Telemachus is a barrier between them and Penelope. Telemachus insults the suitors in the first two books of the Odyssey, and threatens to eventually kill them. If Telemachus is dead, then there will be no man in the house. Penelope will be forced to marry. Further, it is easier to kill him before he is full grown.