The prominent suitor who serves as the arch-enemy of Telemachus in Homer's "The Odyssey" is Antinous. He is the leader of the suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage while Odysseus is away, and he is particularly arrogant and aggressive towards Telemachus. Antinous's disdain for Telemachus is evident as he openly mocks and threatens him, representing the opposition to Odysseus's family and legacy. Ultimately, his actions contribute to the tension and conflict that drive the narrative of the epic.
Eurymachus
Amphinomus
Telemachus kills Amphinomus with a spear through the back as Amphinomus is charging Odysseus. He is the third suitor to die.
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
Antinous is the lead suitor of Penelope, and serves as chief antagonist of Telemachus. He is the richest, loudest, brashest, and most arrogant of the suitors. He leads the suitors in their bad behaviour, and justifies it in front of the council. He also secretly helps plot to kill Telemachus, but the plot fails. Antinous is the first suitor killed by Odysseus.
Eurymachus
none of them
The suitor that Telemachus asked Odysseus to spare was Phemius, the bard in the palace who was forced to perform for the suitors against his will. Telemachus pleaded for his life because he had not participated in the suitors' greed or disrespect towards Odysseus.
No, Telemachus does not want Penelope to marry a suitor. He is protective of his mother and wants her to wait for the return of his father, Odysseus. Telemachus believes that his father is still alive and will eventually come back home.
Amphinomus
Telemachus kills Amphinomus with a spear through the back as Amphinomus is charging Odysseus. He is the third suitor to die.
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
Antinous is the lead suitor of Penelope, and serves as chief antagonist of Telemachus. He is the richest, loudest, brashest, and most arrogant of the suitors. He leads the suitors in their bad behaviour, and justifies it in front of the council. He also secretly helps plot to kill Telemachus, but the plot fails. Antinous is the first suitor killed by Odysseus.
Telemachus catches the suitor Melanthius raiding the storeroom for weapons in "The Odyssey." After capturing him, Telemachus and his companions tie him up and punish him for his treachery against Odysseus and the household. This act signifies Telemachus's growth and assertiveness as he takes a stand against the suitors who have overrun his home.
In Homer's "The Odyssey," the only good suitor is Telemachus, Odysseus's son. Unlike the other suitors vying for Penelope's hand, who are disrespectful and greedy, Telemachus displays loyalty and respect for his father and mother. Throughout the epic, he embarks on a journey to find news of Odysseus, demonstrating his courage and commitment to reclaiming his family's honor. Ultimately, Telemachus stands by Odysseus in the battle against the suitors, reaffirming his role as a virtuous character.
No; the test of stringing Odysseus bow and shooting a arrow was Odysseus's own idea.
Telemachus catches the suitor Melanthius raiding the storeroom of weapons in Odysseus's palace. Melanthius attempts to steal arms and armor to supply the suitors for their impending conflict with Odysseus. Telemachus confronts him, and Melanthius is ultimately punished for his treachery during the battle that ensues when Odysseus returns home.