telemachus Flashcards
(9 cards)
In which books does Telemachus appear?
19, 21, and 22
Give a summary of Telemachus’ character
The son of Odysseus. He would spend the first part of the story trying to find his father. Telemachus was born just when Odysseus left for the Trojan War, so is about twenty-years old at the point of his return.
How does the faith of Telemachus feature in the Odyssey?
Telemachus is faithful to both his family (mother and father) and to the Gods. His faith in the Gods and destiny is undoubted, especially in Athena’s. Throughout the whole
story, Telemachus seems to be motivated by a faith
How does the coming of age of Telemachus feature in the Odyssey?
The Odyssey’s secondary plot is the coming of age of Telemachus. Throughout the book, Telemachus grows to become a strong, determined and courageous man. This is
best symbolised by his
How does the coming of age of Telemachus feature in the odyssey?
The Odyssey’s secondary plot is the coming of age of Telemachus. Throughout the book, Telemachus grows to become a strong, determined and courageous man.
How does the assertiveness of Telemachus feature in the odyssey?
During the first books, Telemachus tries to assert his authority on the Suitors, but it does not quite work as the Suitors just disrespect him. Yet by Books 19, 21 and 22 he establishes an authority amongst the Suitors, best
displayed with his handling of the Suitors treatment of the ‘Stranger’ (Odysseus)
How does the loyalty of Telemachus feature in the odyssey?
Telemachus is taught the importance of loyalty by Nestor and Menelaus and demonstrates this with his loyalty to the
father he hardly knows. After only just meeting his father, he plans the killing of Suitors, and then never wavers in his actions
