Rebirth of Telemachus

Telemachus is depicted to go through a form of transformation throughout the Telemacheia. The Odyssey portrays Telemachus’ awakening to a new life by contrasting the degage passive Telemachus, shown initially, with the more assertive Telemachus shown throughout the books. This rebirth is sparked by the effort Goddess Athena exerts on the. Not only does she help gather courage for him but also physically helps Telemachus in his journeys to uncover the fate of his great father. She also, most importantly, instills in him hope of his father’s return. And after each journey the young Telemachus gains more experience in dealing with people and much courage as well. This rebirth is Telemachus’ maturation from a boy to man more like his renown father, Odysseus.
The first impressions of Telemachus Homer makes on the reader are of Telemachus complaining and whining and yet not taking any actions to seek the fate of his father, who could eliminate the problem of the Suitors. In book...