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Who was Telemachus in the book The Odyssey?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus
In Book 1 Telemachus tells the suitors?
he's laying down the law.
What does telemachus tell the suitors in book 1?
he's laying down the law.
Why was Telemachus upset In book 2 of the Odyssey?
Telemachus is upset that the suitors are eating him out of house and home as well as courting his mother.
Does telemachus recognize Odysseus?
Yes, In Book 16 Line 187.
What is the importance of Telemachus's smile at the end of book xvi in the odyssey?
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In book 1 what did Telemachus tells the suitors?
In Book 1 of "The Odyssey," Telemachus confronts the suitors who have overrun his home, expressing his frustration and anger at their disrespectful behavior and the chaos they bring to his household. He urges them to leave, asserting that they are consuming his father's wealth and dishonoring his family. Telemachus also reveals his desire to seek information about Odysseus, hoping to find a way to restore order and reclaim his father's legacy. This moment marks a pivotal point in his journey toward maturity and leadership.
What were the suitors planning for Telemachus?
They wanted to murder Telemachus before he was full grown and a bigger problem. They originally try to prevent Telemachus from leaving Ithaca, but he escapes. In response the suitors put twenty men on a ship and plan to ambush Telemachus on his ship. Once Telemachus was out of the way, he would no longer be a barrier between one of them marrying Penelope.
What are three disguises that Athena uses to help Telemachus in Books 1?
In Book 1 of the "Odyssey," Athena disguises herself in three ways to assist Telemachus. First, she appears as a family friend named Mentes, the leader of the Taphians, to impart wisdom and encourage Telemachus to seek news of his father, Odysseus. Later, she transforms into a bird, a hawk, to symbolize strength and guidance. Finally, she takes on the guise of a mentor, providing Telemachus with the confidence and direction needed to embark on his journey.
What does Telemachus do at end of Book Two?
He leaves home to find his father Odysseus
Where did Telemachus and oydsseues meet?
Telemachus and Odysseus meet in Ithaca, specifically in Odysseus's home after Telemachus has been searching for his father. Their reunion occurs in Book 16 of Homer's "Odyssey," where Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, reveals his identity to Telemachus. This moment is significant as it marks the beginning of their collaboration to reclaim their home from the suitors.
What does Menelaus give to Telemachus in Book 4 of The Odyssey?
"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
