While reading the epic poem, The Odyssey written by Greek poet Homer, it is difficult not to notice how each character develops throughout the epic. Telemachus, the character that is Odysseus’s son changes dramatically, and is most obvious. He begins as an adolescent not knowing how to deal with unruly suitors and ends up a man who has successfully reunited with his father in order to defeat the disorderly suitors. Because of his father …showed first 75 words of 930 total…

…showed last 75 words of 930 total…thoughtful Telemachus. Homer does a wonderful job in showing Telemachus mature during the course of his epic poem. It is delightful to see a young, foolish boy grow into the proud man he became. Athena helped him get started but it really takes a true hero to get places and keep the status he gains. He is last seen standing with his grandfather Laertes, and Odysseus after successfully reclaiming their homes and defeating the suitors.