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Telemachus' Return: A Son's Embrace and a Father's Wisdom

Telemachus arrives home in the Odyssey, greeted warmly by Eumaeus. The dogs react positively to him, signifying a turning point. Telemachus seeks knowledge about his mother and the suitors' ambush plan, showcasing dramatic irony. Through the theme of Xenia, the beggar (Odysseus in disguise) tries to show hospitality. Telemachus is advised by Odysseus to keep their return a secret from Laertes. A plea for no assistance reveals the power of the gods in the narrative. Telemachus faces punishment and deception from the suitors, testing his loyalty and strength. The confrontation with Penelope and Antinous leads to a plot for revenge. Divine intervention plays a critical role, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.

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Telemachus' Return: A Son's Embrace and a Father's Wisdom

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  1. The Odyssey Book 16

  2. Telemachas Arrives Odysseus and Eumaois dine Dogs react to Telemachas Telemachas and Eumaois embrace “as a father, with heart full of love/welcomes his only son..Back in the tenth year/from a distant country.” *dramatic and situational irony

  3. Knowledge Telemachas asks about his mother and the suitors Learns of the planned ambush Xenia- The beggar tries to give Telemachas his seat (host-guest)

  4. Irony Telemachas asks where the beggar came from Eumaois related that the beggar is not in h is care Burdened, young and defenseless Penelope waivers Suitors cannot be influenced

  5. Inquiry Odysseus asks if Telemachas is hated by gods Otherwise, he should be willing to die rather than accept shameful, rude and slovenly suitors

  6. Plea No aid Laertes- Odysseus- Telemachas Care to reveal return (only to Penelope)

  7. Optimism Telemachas advises Eumaois to keep return from Laertes since efforts should focus on Odysseus’ return instead

  8. Athene’s Advice Reveal identify to Telemachas Brightens clothing, returns color, strenghens God-like status Punishment for Telemachas

  9. Another Attempt Athene’s work Power of the gods Twenty year span

  10. Doubt 2 men to fight more than 100 suitors from more than 5 countries Zeus and Athene as assistants

  11. Transformation Telemachas and the beggar Secret Identity (-Penelope and Laertes) Stores all weapons (- 2 sets) Tainted by the suitors/lost value Endure mistreatment: dragged, beaten, slandered Test women then men for loyalty

  12. Futile Ambush Suitors enraged by failed attack Plot another attempt Shamed gods for assistance

  13. Deception Antinoos advises to return to countries and woo from afar Ask advice from Gods

  14. Confrontation Penelope confronts Antinoos Odysseus protected father in need Never repaid Demand Telemachas safety Antinoos agrees

  15. While plotting death! Only is the gods approve shall he be released “So he spoke, encouraging her, but himself was planning/ the murder.”

  16. Preparation While at the pastures, the ship passes full of swords an spears Divine intervention All slumber

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