In the Odyssey, the epic poem by Homer, Telemakhos is a troubled teenager. He is the son of Odysseus, who is lost at sea and has not returned home from the war, and Penelope who is constantly consumed by emotion and pursued by suitors. Teens today face many of the same emotions and conflicts, but it is the cause of emotion and source of conflict that will differ ... having to face people or conflict. Another emotion Telemakhos and modern teens face is frustration. Telemakhos is frustrated with the suitors and their inconsiderate actions. They take advantage of the fact that Odysseus is not ar...

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