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What is Telemachus's problem?
Telemachus's main problem in Homer's epic "The Odyssey" is dealing with the absence of his father, Odysseus, and the lack of guidance and protection that comes with it. He struggles to assert himself as the man of the house in Odysseus's absence and faces challenges as he searches for information about his father's whereabouts.
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
How did Odysseus and Telemachus meet?
Telemachus is Odysseus's son.
What action does Athena advise Telemachus to take?
Athena advises Telemachus to leave Ithaca and travel on a journey to find his father, Odysseus
How does Telemachus change after his encounter with Athena?
Telemachus is made more confident to find Odysseus, and to drive out the suitors. (Neither of which he does.) Later, however, he does travel to Pylos and Sparta to learn of Odysseus' fate, and eventually, he assists Odysseus in killing the suitors.
How is telemachus different from eumaeus?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
Who does Telemachus think Odysseus is when they reunite?
Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus is a beggar, thanks to Athena's disguise of him. After Odysseus' transformation, Telemachus believes him to be a god, until Odysseus tells Telemachus of his identity.
What did Odysseus tell Telemachus to do on his signalWhat did Odysseus tell Telemachus to do on his signal?
Kill the suiters
Who was Telemachus in the book The Odyssey?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus
Why did Telemachus put Odysseus to work?
Telemachus was the son of Odysseus, I don't believe he put him to work.
What does Odysseus order telemachus to do when he gives him a signal?
Odysseus implicitly tells Telemachus not to string his bow, even though he can. Odysseus later signals Telemachus to prepare for battle after Odysseus has performed the feat of strength and skill.
What conclusion does the assembly come to after Telemachus asks them to kick the suitors out?
The assembly decides that the suitors should be expelled from Odysseus' house for their disrespectful behavior and abuse of hospitality. They agree with Telemachus and show their support by stating that it is not right for the suitors to continue taking advantage of Odysseus' absence.
