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Telemachus in the Odyssey - Coggle Diagram
Telemachus in the Odyssey
Get alot and emphasised as the new man of the house in "The Telemachia"
Supported by Athene (disguises himself and guides him as Mentor and Mentes)
Already builds his rputation and kleos (highly valued in a greek man)
Maturation can only take outside of Ithaca
Understands xenia and oikos
Moves Penelope in that he has his own power and right and claims it
Obeys the Gods and is respectful of them
Respectful of Athene in her disguise (even when he doesn't know who he is)
Does accept Nesotr and Menelaus' xenia and listens to what they have to say; understands Xenia is mutual
Worthy of being Odysseus' son
Can strong the bow perfectly in Book 21
Is courteous to EUmeus (symbolic of hard-working slave which was applauded
Sets out in the Telemachia and finds out about his father for himself (already has heroic qualities)
Capability
Quotes from modern scholars
"Moody son" (Emily Wilson)
"In Homer the Gods only help who is worthy" (Jones)
"Weak and powerless" to "have him slay one of his tormentors" (Nicole Smith)
Is very devoted to Odysseus
Cries and kisses him when he comes back
Emphasises need for Kleos with how Telemachus follows in his fathers footsteps
Mutual hatred for suitors
"Piercing cries" when he meets Odysseus for the first time (and initially doesn't believe it's Odysseus)
is seen as immature in books 1 and 2
Passivity with suitors and can only sit by
Cries after his first speech at the assembly
Although most heroes so break down in tears at high emotion, the years and pity in Book 2 depict that he is a frustrated and immature young man
Development in Books 3 and 4
Understands Odysseus' impact
Wants ti ahve that same kleos, which is why he visits two great heroes in the first place
"What a tall and splendid young man you have become"