He tells him that his father is alive
Athena encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to see if his father Odysseus is still alive and when he finishes this journey to go and kill the suitors.
Athena travels to Ithaca to talk to Telemachus, and she plans to help him by telling him that his father is most likely still alive, and that he will return. She tells him that he needs to get rid of the suitors and to travel to Pylos and Sparta to ask for news of his father.
Telemachus learns from Athena that his father, Odysseus, is not only alive but also a heroic figure deserving of respect and admiration. Athena encourages him to embark on a journey to seek information about Odysseus’s whereabouts, instilling in him a sense of purpose and courage. Through Athena’s guidance, Telemachus gains insight into his father's legacy and the importance of stepping into his own role as a leader. This journey marks Telemachus's transformation from a passive boy into a more assertive young man.
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He tells him that his father is alive
Telemachus is searching for information about his father, Odysseus, who has been missing for many years after fighting in the Trojan War. He hopes to learn more about his father's whereabouts and whether he is alive or dead. Through his travels and encounters with various characters, Telemachus gains insight into his own identity and the challenges he faces in his journey to manhood.
Athena encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to see if his father Odysseus is still alive and when he finishes this journey to go and kill the suitors.
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.
Athena travels to Ithaca to talk to Telemachus, and she plans to help him by telling him that his father is most likely still alive, and that he will return. She tells him that he needs to get rid of the suitors and to travel to Pylos and Sparta to ask for news of his father.
Telemachus sets out to find his father so that he can either confirm his father's death or survival. He is told to do so by Athena disguised as Mentor. If he hears that his father is still alive, he can wait for at least another 12 months. If he hears that Odysseus is dead, he can mourn his father's death and marry off his mother.
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He doesnt tell him much, but he does tell him that when he went to war he was alive then. and that he should probably go talk to the king Menelaus
Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.
While Odysseus is away from Ithaca, several of the lords and chiefs are heading over to where Odysseus has built his home because they believe that their King is dead. The begin to try and get Penelope to marry them and anger Telemachus who believes that his father is still alive. Athena eventually comes and tells Telemachus that his father is in fact still alive and then tells him what he must do to get the suitors to leave.
his plan is to build telemachus a ship and antinious knows for sure that he will no be alive
Athena tells Telemachus the news of which Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace