Relationship between odysseus
Relationship between odysseusFrom that which I have learned and can infer, the character of Telemachus, is one which to date, is attributed with great controversy concerning the societal definitions of maturity. In Homer's Odyssey, Telemachus almost on the borderline of "cracking up." The first sections other characters are still treating him much like a child, and in many respects, Telemachus still acts like one. The relationship between Telemachus and his father are shown in the first few books. When the time Odysseus left his wife and Telemachus, Telemachus was still an infant. But after he grew up, Athena acts as a mentor to him to search his father.
In the case of Telemachus, his emotions shaped his well being. For example, had it not been for Athena giving him confidence, by no means would he ever have thought of taking such a voyage, hence, Telemachus would have never participated in his "final test" against the suitors either. His sorrow and anger from the loss of his father and his mother constantly being attacked and proposed to by suitors were also driving forces towards his journey. Some of these are brought out in different situations, both positive and negative, such as Menalaus's mention of his father, which caused a sudden out-burst of tears, and the proud and accomplished feeling he received from leaving Sparta.
Odysseus's situation was only slightly different. He, like Telemachus had his worries about family-life, and his kingdom at stake, but also had concerns about his wife, possibly triggered by the mention of Agamemnon's by Proteus, who was killed by the hands of his own wife. These factors probably had taken their toll on Odysseus.
At the same time he had the wrath of Poseidon to contend with. Another factor which could have also lead to this distress could have been his visit to the underworld, and in his entire journey, losing friends and...
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