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Yes. He has never seen his father in person, and has lived twenty years without knowing his father. Moreover, after seeing such a transformation in Odysseus, he is not wrong to think that a god or goddess is involved.

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What instructions does Odysseus give to Telemachus?

He tells him to go home and wait for his fathers arrival as a beggar. He warns Telemachus not to interfere if the suitors are rise but to wait for the signal to hide all the weapons except his own. He also reminds Telemachus not to let any one know that he has returned.


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Yes, Mulan's concern and desire to take her father's place can be justified by Confucian philosophy as it aligns with the virtue of filial piety, which emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting one's parents. By stepping in for her father, Mulan demonstrates her deep sense of duty, loyalty, and dedication to her family, all values prized in Confucianism.


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Who are the fathers of secular humanism?

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