... the young prince. Telemachos goes back home and is introduced to an old beggar, who is actually his father in disguise. Eumaios, the swineherd, tells Telemachos that the beggar wants his protection. Telemachos shows that he is still insecure by saying, "Eumaios, my protection! The notion cuts me to the heart. How can I receive your friend at home? I am not old enough ... ...

• Word Count: 1330
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... focuses his attention on Odysseus's interaction with the people from Ithaka, in particular his son Telemachus and his wife Penelope. Beginning with the meeting of Odysseus with the faithful shepherd, Eumaios, climaxing at his reuniting with Penelope and winding down with him donning on armor with his son, Telemachus, the majority of the books focus on Odysseus's interactions with his family ... ...

• Word Count: 2055
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School