Ever-Lasting In Odysseus Of Homer's Odyssey

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Ever-Lasting Odysseus travels back to Ithaca and greets his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus, questioning him to see if his honor is still apparent throughout his kingdom, Ithaca. One morning that Odysseus staying with Eumaeus, they had set out breakfast and Telemachus, Odysseus’ son, shows up. Both Odysseus and Eumaeus are surprised to see Telemachus. Eventually, Odysseus reveals to Telemachus that he is actually Odysseus. When Odysseus is first in the palace, Telemachus has no idea it is him. Telemachus treats him like he is some peasant that just wants to cause trouble. Then, when he finds out Odysseus is actually here, Telemachus gives Odysseus everything. In looking at Telemachus’ behavior in the Odyssey, one can examine Odysseus’ separation and reunion from Telemachus to find that Telemachus’ behavior and choices change from when Odysseus is away to when Telemachus finally realizes Odysseus is home. …show more content…
Another beggar, Irus, otherwise known as Arnaeus, try to fight Odysseus. They start shouting at each other and Irus challenges Odysseus to a fight. Iris is very confident he can win but Odysseus knows otherwise. Telemachus, not knowing this other beggar is Odysseus, allows the suitor to let the two beggars fight. Telemachus is very irresponsible to let the suitors do what they want. He cant make decisions without Odysseus. He hasn't learned to be a leader yet and follows the desires of the suitors. Telemachus says to