The Odyseey
After just the first four books of The Odyssey, it is clear that several themes are already starting to develop. One of these themes is the concept of "coming of age" and how it relates to Odysseus' son, Telemachus. Although the theme may not be central to the novel as a whole, it certainly is significant in the beginning. The journey of Telemachus throughout the first four books gives the reader a glimpse of what will happen later on in the story. The text does not clearly show the reader who or what is responsible for Telemachus' maturation over the course of the first four books. It could be due to the behavior of the offensive suitors, Athena (Mentes), or simply time itself that caused him to change. One thing however is certain, and that is how Telemachus grows and develops during the first four books. The maturation of Telemachus is most clearly impacted by those around him such as Mentes, Nestor, and Menelaus and the stories they have to tell.
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