... 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 between Telemakhos and teens today. Telemakhos and ... being able to voice their opinions in a ridicule free environment. A major difference between Telemakhos and contemporary teenagers is the availability of resources and options. When Telemakhos had ...

• Word Count: 1253
• Approx Pages: 5

... his father. After gathering some of the towns" people, they get ready to set off on the voyage encouraged by Athena to help to protect him from the suitors till he could get enough courage to overtake the suitors. While off the shore of Pylos town, Athena assists in giving Telemakhos the courage to speak to people about the news of his father. She says, Not the least of shyness, now, Telemakhos. You ... and for all. This shows in his actions when he heads back to the manor to see his mother and has the forester take the "beggar" to the manor. When Odysseus gets to the manor, he is to ap...

• Word Count: 1860
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... his father. After gathering some of the towns" people, they get ready to set off on the voyage encouraged by Athena to help to protect him from the suitors till he could get enough courage to overtake the suitors. While off the shore of Pylos town, Athena assists in giving Telemakhos the courage to speak to people about the news of his father. She says, Not the least of shyness, now, Telemakhos. You ... and for all. This shows in his actions when he heads back to the manor to see his mother and has the forester take the "beggar" to the manor. When Odysseus gets to the manor, he is to ap...

• Word Count: 1860
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School