In the Odyssey, the epic poem by Homer, Telemakhos is a troubled teenager. ... Telemakhos feels insecure and unsure about his father. ... Telemakhos is desperate to find his father. ... This response is unique to Telemakhos. ... Telemakhos often turns to the gods during hard times. ...
Telemakhos must mature in order to deal with the turbulence surrounding his household. ... Athena is, in many ways, Telemakhos" guide during his transformation. There is a vast difference between the Telemakhos of book one and the Telemakhos of book four in the way he speaks, the way he thinks of his family, and in his faith. ... This constant source of guidance becomes less visible as Telemakhos travels. ... The two passages quoted above show a dramatic shift in Telemakhos. ...
The Dream Weaver is very similar to The Odyssey. It also has a few small differences. One of the differences is the scenes in which the suitors compete for Penelope. In the Dream Weaver it begins with the stranger (Ulysses) suggesting to Penelope that the suitors compete for her love in an archery c...
