Book 2: Telemakhos Rises

I, Telemakhos, Odysseus' son, have finally risen to my position as King Odysseus' son. There was an assembly today in town and I finally stood up to the challenge and informed everybody of the terrible arrogance and evil that has been happening in my house, to myself, and to my mother. Although there was some resistance from a few of the suitors who felt that they had the right to do whatever they wanted in my house until my mother chose a suitor to marry. When this happened I didn't let it get to me though because I knew that I had the Gods on my side and fought back verbally to defend myself and my family. While I was argueing with the suitors apparently a sign came from Zeus telling everybody to back off and give my mother and I some time when two eagles came from Mount Olympus and swept through the crowd injuring some people in the process. After that they just flew off and weren't seen again. At the end of the assembly it was decided that I would sail off to find news of my father but the suitors would have to stay at my house. When I got home though the suitors made fun of me and mocked me even more. Although because I knew that I had Athena and the rest of the Gods on my side made me feel better. That night, after I had gathered all of the supplies to sail off and Athena had gotten the crew and ship ready, we prepared to leave. I felt good about myself and about the situation even though I hadn't told my mother that I was leaving. Hopefull I'll find some good news about my father!!!!!

I think that what Telemakhos is doing in standing up for himself and his family truly represents his turning into a mature man that can make good desicions. I think that he handled the situation well given the circumstances. I think that most people would rather just keep their mouths shut in a situation like the one Telemakhos is in because they would be outnumbered by so many people that already don't like the position they are in at Penelopes mercy. I also think that Athena and the Gods are doing the right thing in supporting Telemakhos through this rough time in his life.