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shaijn
shaijn
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What was the problem of Telemachus in The Odyssey?

i want to know what are the problems that Telemachus encounter while odesseus was not around.

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Posted by shaijn on Friday October 16, 2009 at 3:36 AM and tagged with characters, events, homer, problems, the odyssey.

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  1. tthusing Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    The largest problem that Telemachus faces in Odysseus's absence is trying to be the man of the house before he is seen to be a man.  The suitors are taking advantage of his mother's hospitality, the servants at the home, the food, and the land.  He wants to protect what is his family's and his.  He cannot, however, easily stand up to the suitors who are all seen by society as men.  They have proven themselves through wealth, bravery, and other means, whereas he is still seen as a child.

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    Posted by tthusing on Friday October 16, 2009 at 2:23 PM