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. ...

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Two examples of genuine Greek hospitality include the stories of when Telemakhos arrives at the door step of Melenaus. Melenaus is in the middle of a double wedding and he still invites Telemakhos into his house. ... Malenaus gives Telemakhos the means he needs to finish his mission and get home. ...

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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...

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• Grade Level: High School