Telemachus Transformation In The Odyssey

Telemachus, through his actions and doings, proved to be beyond determined and devoted to hold on to his father’s belongings and kingdom and to save his mother from marrying one of the arrogant suitors with harmfully egocentric intentions. When Telemachus arrives to Nestor, in search of answers, he abruptly became timid and hesitant toward going to the king Nestor himself and questioning him, which proving Telemachus’ weak personality and lack of confidence. “Telemachus hung back in disembarking…. ‘Not the least shyness now…’ ” (Epic The Visit to Nestor, page 727). As one can see, Telemachus, a brave and honest young man, with his father as an idol to look up to, matures over time and becomes more confident with the help of Athena.

Louie was taken off work duty because his is injured, but begs for a job so he can keep a higher food ration. The Bird forces him to clean up after a pig with his bare hands. Although pushed through this Louie was able to find small victories such as racing civilians which boosted his moral immensely. “He knew what would happen if he won, but the cheering and the accumulation of so many months of humiliation brought something in him to a hard point. He lengthened his stride, seized the lead, and crossed the finish line” (Hillenbrand 216).

Albert Einstein once said, “I believe the most important mission of the state is to protect the individual and make it possible for him to develop into a creative personality.” This quote is truly applicable to the short film “La Luna”. Throughout “La Luna,” a young boy named Bambino experiences many difficulties and arguments with his father, Papȧ, and his grandfather, Nonno. Bambino is coaxed into following alongside his father and grandfather’s footsteps-- sweeping away the stars. However, towards the end of the film, Bambino becomes confident with himself by taking risks and developing as his own person. Although others’ influences may inspire creativity for the better, Enrico Casarosa’s short film, “La Luna,” indicates that creativity comes from a person’s individuality.

They are saying that fathers should take the time to be a dad. They use a dad in the commercial that loves his daughter. They are making this commercial to deliver the message to every father out in the world. Every father needs to grow up and be responsible for their kids, and needs to stop acting like a child. The reason why they made this commercial is to tell every father that they need to spend time with their kids by telling them to speak positive and follow their dreams.

He is still a fine father whose has unconditional love and commitment for Christopher which allows him to grow in spite of the numerous challenges he faces. Nobody is perfect, everyone makes mistakes in life, but some mistakes are forgivable. “We all make mistakes. Don't let that be the reason you give up on somebody” - anonymous. Ed Boone, a father of a fifteen-year-old son with Asperger, has made many mistakes in his life because he was trying to keep Christopher happy and safe.

As children, people often act in ways that will please their parents. Amir lives a childhood full of wanting to please his father. He believes it is his fault for killing his mother and taking Baba’s precious love. Numerous times Amir tries to be the strong and athletic son Baba has always wanted, though each try turns out to be futile. Amir is a poet.

With the language used, it is as if his spirit was also able to rise with them just from seeing his son. Even when in the Underworld, Anchises was longing for his son’s visit. By asking “has the love your father hoped for mastered the hardship of the journey,” Anchises is revealing that he was worried that Aeneas would not love him as much after all of the danger and peril Aeneas faces on the daily (Virgil, Aeneid, p. 205, 6.794-5). Anchises wants Aeneas to know that he has “open arms” even in death and he is always waiting for his son’s return (Virgil, Aeneid, p. 205, 6.800). The same love is returned by Aeneas when he begs Anchises to not “withdraw from [his] embrace” (Virgil, Aeneid, p. 205, 6.806).

In To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus is seen as a powerful father figure in his children's lives. Atticus is firm, but fair. He also has Integrity. Atticus also has quiet dignity. When Bob Ewell spat in his face and Atticus reacted very mature to show Jem how he would not let that get to him.

Finding Redemption In life everyone is bound to make mistakes that they regret not fixing. Amir, in The Kite Runner lives behind a guilty action he made as a child. He deals with this burden on his back throughout the book with every struggle and success he enters. Towards the end, Amir has been given the chance to find redemption and succeeds his journey. He tried many times to convince himself to find the courage to fix his past, leaving himself to find ways when it’s too late to redeem himself by going out of his way to search for his half-brother’s son.

Odysseus went through many obstacles to come home. A husband needs to know that his wife is safe, and when she wasn’t, Odysseus fought for her safety. Jesus would do the same for us when we call out for help. Ultimately, Odysseus is great leader with mistakes in life, he left his son when he was small, and a husband should lookout for your