The Odyssey : Book 4
Throughout the story, Telemachus changed drastically from who he once was. At the beginning of The Odyssey, the son of Odysseus was viewed as a scared and cowardly young man who was unsure of himself and lacked a fatherly figure in his life. It took the great goddess Athena to come along and install courage inside of him. Since he had to go on this journey, the young leader gathered traits that would help him in the long run. Telemachus gained faith and pride in his father Odysseus when he realized that even though this man didn’t die a war hero and no one knew what happened to him, he was still an incredibly intelligent man that was admired by everyone. The son of the war hero began to think of his parent as
Telemakhus The Odyssey, written by Homer, tells the story of the adventures of Odysseus's journey. During his return, Odysseus encounters treacherous waters, horrifying beasts, and angry gods. The story also focuses on his family and friends that wait for his return back home in Ithaca. One character that shows the qualities of a hero is Odysseus's son, Telemakhus.
Joseph Russo Ms. Winter English I, section 14 3/17/2023 Coming of Age in The Odyssey Achieving goals can be a challenging and lengthy process that varies from person to person. In Homer's epic, The Odyssey, Telemachus exemplifies maturity and independence, enabling him to successfully fulfill Athena's objectives. As a result of his achievements, Telemachus experiences significant personal growth. Athena's primary goal for Telemachus was for him to come of age and mature like his father.
I my opinion I think that the Goddesses Athena gives the best advice to Telemachus for finding his lost father who was out at sea while he was on his voyage home. She goes in disguise from Mount Olympus and tells Odysseus son the pivotal news in this story that his father may be alive. She keeps on telling him news that him develop a mindset that is father is alive; therefore, he gains hope and is eager to find him at sea. Since Athena was able to change the pace of Telemachus hope for finding his father, and since it set the poor for the rest of the book. For this, Athena the Goddess of wisdom gives the most helpful advice.
Before Athena presented herself to Telemachus, he was not seen as a man and was not treated with respect (Lombardo 4). Unlike in Epic of Gilgamesh, Athena was more of a mentor than a direct influence on Telemachus. She gave him advice that would later enable him to become a warrior (Lombardo 9). She tells Telemachus it is his duty to rid his house of the suitors, and become a man (Lombardo 10). She continues by saying that he must kill the suitors if his father does not come back, once again pushing him on the path of becoming a warrior (Lombardo 9).
Before Athena appearing as a Mentor, Homer shows Telémakhos as a shy boy who is having difficulties to live up to his father’s legendary reputation. He is shown as detached, lost and confused. Rather than taking an action, Telémakhos kept on complaining about the suitors’ manipulation of Xenia. In order to reach manhood, Athena calls him to action through making him undergo a journey. This journey, through Homer’s words, is not only meant to pave the way for him to mature by the time Odysseus is back, but also to save him from the suitor’s plot to kill him.
Prince Telemachus, whom scholars sometimes call the "Telemacheia," is a good example of an early coming-of-age story. Telemachus is not in the movie as much until after he is a young man. Telemachus, about 21 years old, is on the verge of manhood. He is in doubt and unsure of himself in his potential power. He is also in grave threat from the suitors there for his mother who would prefer to see him dead.
Telemachus Growing into a Strong Mature Man Samuel Ullman, an American businessman and poet, once said, “Maturity is the ability to think, speak, and act your feelings within the bounds of dignity.” Samuel’s words hold true in Homer 's The Odyssey. In this extraordinary poem, Telemachus, the Son of Penelope, queen of Ithaca, and Odysseus, king of Ithaca. While Odysseus is at war fighting, Telemachus losing fait about his father coming home. He soon starts to question that he could be dead or alive.
All through The Odyssey, the characters develop in a certain way that interchanges the outcome of the book. Odysseus is able to develop knowledge and wisdom to deal with his men during the battle and the suitors who were frustrating his wife. In addition, he came back home as a hero after the Trojan War. Telemachus developed into a mature man who could deal with any problem in his father’s absence. However, based on the story, it is evident that, Telemachus demonstrates a great change basing upon the times the characters were away from Ithaca.
In the novel, The Odyssey translated by Robert Fitzgerald, Telemachus gives a speech to Ithaca. He argues to the suitors about disrespecting his father Odysseus’ home even though they think Odysseus is dead and will never come home. Courageously, from the heart, Telemachus goes up against the suitors to state control over the key social practices of marriage hospitality. Telemachus’ speech was effective because it showed pathos, logos, and ethos. Telemachus looks and acts the part of his father, astonishing those who presumably knew him as a boy.
Within The Odyssey, an epic poem by Robert Fagles, an argument between Telemachus, Odysseus’ son, and the suitors of Penelope, Telemachus’ mother, occurs. While the suitors argue their justification for the destruction they have caused on Odysseus’ palace and the gods, Telemachus addresses the suitors’ immoral conduct and the adverse effect that the suitors had on the palace. In this argument in Book 2 of The Odyssey, Telemachus constructs a stronger argument than the suitors by using ethos, pathos, and logos to emphasize the damage taken by the suitors invading his palace. To begin, Telemachus’ use of ethos within this argument addresses his point, as his anger of the destruction caused by the suitors is delivered to the men invading the palace. Throughout the quarrel, Telemachus’ tone remains authoritative and challenging toward the suitors; Telemachus is taking after his father, becoming the prince he is, and using a tone that clearly expresses his anger.
In Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, translated by Allen Mandelbaum, reveals the theme of coming of age through Telemachus. Telemachus starts off as a quiet young boy that is stepped all over by the suitors and then later grows to a brave and mature young man. He stands up and takes charge when he comes to realize enough is enough along with the help of one god in particular, Athena. After Telemachus’ father, Odysseus, had left for war and never returned several suitors began to move in in order to obtain Penelope’s, Telemachus’ mother, hand in marriage.
She instructs him to “sail in quest of news of your long-lost father.” (86). Using her disguise, Athena reaches Telemachus and offers him wisdom. Telemachus takes this advice to heart and sets out to find his father. By offering this information about Odysseus, Athena inspires Telemachus.
In the book called The Odyssey by Homer, it mainly follows the story of a king of a village called Ithaca, hundreds of years ago-This man, is named Odysseus. Odysseus goes through many adventures after the victory of the Trojan War. However, this is where Odysseus, is not being as strong as a great war hero and a king as he should be. Although Odysseus was seen as a very strong person, physically and mentally, he lacks the appreciation and the care of his crew throughout the trials and didn’t think through many of his actions thoroughly and how they would affect not only his crew but people around him.
Journey to Maturity The Odyssey by Homer recognizes the importance of maturity throughout the epic poem, applied from Telemachus, as he grows from a weak, scared boy to a strong, responsible man who develops newly found skills, overcomes various obstacles, and reflects on his need to approach his problems as Homer showcases Telemachus as a prime example of maturation as he finds his father and fights alongside him to slay the suitors. Telemachus expresses maturation by achieving his goals, learning from his mistakes and experiences, taking risks, being strong, courageous, and confident, as well as enduring hardship to claim honor in the end. Telemachus trains to achieve his goal of finding his father. He matures with the help of many characters
Every person living or dead had a mother, and at a point you wonder how far, how hard, and the depths of peril a mother would go through for her child. In Homer's epic novel The Odyssey, King Odysseus goes missing for twenty years, leaving his wife penelope with their son Telemachus to rule a kingdom gone mad. The lengths that Penelope went to protect and provide Telemachus with the power of both a mother and father were extraordinary. Despite being a single mother that had to play the role of both the mother and the father, having to involve new role models, and giving up and sacrificing a lot for her child, Penelope is still an amazing mother to Telemachus.