Telemachus Identity In Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

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When Telemachus cries the first time Menelaus mentions his anguish for the Achaean troops, he initiates the first step in his recovery-- his identity is revealed to his hosts. Telemachus tries to hide his tears, not only because he is ashamed to be seen in this state in front of his hosts, but because he is not ready to reveal his name, and consequently, his own connection to Odysseus. In this instance, Menelaus has already suspected his identity, but chooses not to expose his guest in order to follow etiquette, but also respect Telemachus’ private memories. Instead, Helen is the one who outrightly determines Telemachus is Odysseus’ son. Menelaus agrees after, as if this revelation has just occurred to him, as shown when he says, “...now that

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