Telemachus, Odysseus" son, also benefits from the hospitality of others as he struggles to maintain order in his father's household while still conducting himself as an honorable leader in Ithaca. ... Numerous themes in The Odyssey are conveyed through the character of Telemachus, however, Odysseus" son especially represents the cultural importance of hospitality. In Odysseus" absence, Telemachos courageously travels on a journey of his own, hoping to inquire any news of is father's location. ... Although the generosity that Telemachos receives from others exemplifies the cultural im...

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At the cave of the cyclops, Polyphemus, a son of Poseidon, Odysseus and his men are denied a hospitable welcome and, instead, several are attacked and eaten by Polyphemus. ... In addition, these men plot to murder Telemachus, as well as steal his father's possessions, wife, and kingdom. ... As a result of his respect for hospitality, Telemachus survives the suitors and is reunited with his father. ... For example, when Telemachus and Athena arrive at the palace of King Nestor, the powerful ruler of Pylos, Nestor and his son, Peisistratus, serve them a banquet without questioning who they ...

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On the other hand, Fontenrose (107) is asserting that, since the family has been reduced to father and children, the taboo against the killing of one's own mother is avoided. According to Fontenrose, the imagery of the animal single parent means that the father is the head of the family and the mother is technically placed outside the family. The father takes up a nurturing role and cares deeply about the welfare of the children. ... Cilissa strongly contend to the fact that Orestes is her son and not the son of Clytemnestra. ... This gives Orestes the room to revenge the death of his fat...

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For this reason, Virgil has drawn comparisons to his patron's success with that of his protagonist, Aeneas, who has been portrayed to be an excellent warrior and fatherly figure, as the consistent use of the stock epithet "Father Aeneas" attests to. According to Roman mythology, Augustus Caesar was a descendant of Aeneas, from the stock of the sky-father Jupiter himself. ... His son, Pallas, is the "only source of joy" for the old man. ... Even the dictator Mezentius is shown to be heartbroken at the loss of his son Lausus and Virgil makes it quite clear that he is imp...

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Philoctetes does this by describing Neoptolemus in loving and civilised modes of address (son, child, friend). ... Never, son, forget10", this shows Philoctetes concern for the welfare of Neoptolemus and his langue can be seen to be both be eloquent and poetic. ... As the philosopher, Pieper talks about the abuse of language, abuse of power "a lie is the opposite of communication"15 .Odysseus, using seductive language is appealing to Neoptolemus pride in his birth and the desire to live up to his "Phusis16", his inherited virtues or good natures from his father, A...

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Nobody-so my mother and father call me, all my friends.' ... He is seen as the archetypal hero, loving husband and father whose only wish is to return home. ... Penelope is the wife of Odysseus who is not only trying to raise their surly teenaged son, Telemachus, but also simultaneously fending off the persistent advances of the hordes of suitors who now assume that Odysseus is dead and want to take over his kingdom and wife. ...

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Odysseus is then taken through the house of the great Alkinoos, and when he finally reaches the king he collapses on his knees, still not knowing who he is Alkinoos greets this random stranger with baffling hospitality by kicking his own beloved son out of his seat and giving it to Odysseus so he can feast. ... After giving this lots of thought I believe that the reason this takes place is to allow for the continuation of friendship and peace between the two families and land, because it was Odysseus who was the friend of Menelaos so Telemachos wants to make sure that if his father has truly p...

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