Analysis of Homer's Odyssey

Write a critical analysis in no more than 500 words on the act from bell ringers Odyssey.

Homer, Odyssey 3.201-24 (Lattimore, pp56-7: Then the thoughtful Telemachos ... then some of those raft might well forget about marrying).

This passage comes halfway through Book 3 from a long converse between Telemachos and Nestor, the first contact Telemachos has with someone who actually knows his father. It is a speech of two parts with only two lines of story introducing both speakers, one from each character of which Telemachos is a curtly interjection into the grand story telling of Nestor.

The colloquy itself is discourage even mournful where both speakers despairing over past, present-day(prenominal) and future events. Throughout the text there are no follow ups taken such eating, drinking or praying to the gods given it a stark, lonely effect given the fact that there is junket elsewhere in the palace of Nestor. Describing Telemachos as thoughtful (203) suggests that he is has to consider his actions and words in front of a king, large(p) Nestor a grandiose title. Whereas Nestor only draw as a horse humans (210) is far more escaped seeing Telemachos as an equal.



The two distinct parts of this passage is that Telemachos starts the conversation but only has 8 lines to make his bit while Nestor manages 14 lines of response. Showing the younger man aims to make a point, attempting to be dynamic and desperate for action while the older one is happy to ramble without grapple as he is comfortable in his own home. This mirrors the predicament of Odysseus, the struggle to end his torment while those sitting in his palace enjoy themselves without guilt. Revenge is the main stay of conversation starting with an ending remark to the previous passage of Agamennons murderer. Telemachos refers to himself as both victim and avenger but relates the tragedy of his home also to Odysseus with the belief of him being alive. Nestor continues with the caliginous thoughts...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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