What does Penelope tell Antinous about his schemes against Telemachus?
Penelope emerges from her chambers and confronts Antinous about his schemes against Telemachus. She reminds him that Odysseus once saved his father, and shames Antinous for mistreating Odysseus’s… (full context)
How does Telemachus react to the suitors of his father?
He confronts the suitors and denounces the abuse of his estate, and when Penelope and Eurycleia become anxious or upset, he does not shy away from taking control. Telemachus never fully matches his father’s talents, at least not by The Odyssey ’s conclusion.
What happens to Telemachus at the end of the Odyssey?
The scene with the bow captures the endpoint of his development perfectly. He tries and tries to string it, and very nearly does, but not quite. This episode reminds us that, at the close of The Odyssey, Telemachus still cannot match his father’s skills but is well on his way.
What does Menelaus ask Telemachus in the morning?
Telemachus cries to hear his father mentioned so tenderly, and Menelaus understands then that he’s speaking… (full context) In the morning, Menelaus asks Telemachus whether he has come to discuss a public or a private problem. Telemachus describes the… (full context) …is now trapped in Calypso’s house without any way home.
Why did Telemachus not recognise his father at first?
But as Athena had metamorphosed him into a beggar, Telemachus did not recognise his father until the latter disclosed to him who he was. Father and son now agreed to punish the suitors; and when they were slain or dispersed, Telemachus accompanied his father to the aged Laertes. (Hom. Od. xv.–xxiv.; comp. Odysseus.)
What mistakes does Telemachus make during the battle with the suitors?
During the battle with the suitors, Telemachus makes a mistake and allows the suitors to get hold of weapons. The mistake shows his inexperience. At the same time, he is quick to step forward and accept the blame, which shows his maturity and sense of honor.