Telemachus doubts Athena and Zeus will help them in their fight against the suitors because he lacks faith in their ability to intervene directly in mortal affairs, as he sees them as distant and powerful deities. Additionally, Telemachus may doubt his own worthiness and feel overwhelmed by the situation, leading him to question the gods' support.
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.
Athena allows the suitors to offend Telemachus and Odysseus to test their patience, courage, and resolve. By facing adversity and showing their true character, Telemachus and Odysseus prove themselves worthy of Athena's help and guidance in their quest to reclaim their kingdom.
Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite. Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to test the loyalty of his household and to prepare for his revenge against the suitors.
Telemachus doubts Odysseus's plan because he lacks faith in the gods' ability to intervene directly in mortal affairs. He is also skeptical of his father's sudden appearance and the plan against the suitors, as he has been away for so long. Telemachus may be uncertain about Odysseus's identity and intentions, leading to his skepticism about involving divine help.
Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."
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.
Telemachus and Athena
Athena allows the suitors to offend Telemachus and Odysseus to test their patience, courage, and resolve. By facing adversity and showing their true character, Telemachus and Odysseus prove themselves worthy of Athena's help and guidance in their quest to reclaim their kingdom.
Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite. Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to test the loyalty of his household and to prepare for his revenge against the suitors.
1. Odysseus goes to the castle 2. Athena will signal then Odysseus will nod at Telemachus 3. Telemachus will go hide the weapons 4. Assess the Suitors 5. Athena will Daze the Suitors 6. Assess the Women 6. Lead those that are loyal out of the castle 7. Telemachus goes to retrieve the weapons 8. They kill the suitors.
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.
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.
Odysseus ,his son , and the loyal staff kill all the suitors
Telemachus doubts Odysseus's plan because he lacks faith in the gods' ability to intervene directly in mortal affairs. He is also skeptical of his father's sudden appearance and the plan against the suitors, as he has been away for so long. Telemachus may be uncertain about Odysseus's identity and intentions, leading to his skepticism about involving divine help.
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
Odysseus was aided in the battle against the suitors by his son Telemachus, the swineherd Eumaeus, and the cowherd Philoetius. They fought alongside him to reclaim his home and restore order after his long absence. Additionally, Athena provided guidance and support, empowering Odysseus with strength and strategy during the confrontation. Together, they successfully defeated the suitors who had overrun Odysseus's household.
Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."