The Odyssey V.S. The Dubliners
Telemachaus’ plight throughout The Odyssey is similar to those of the characters in The Dubliners. The characters from both stories are encountering a quest they must take in order to solve their dilemmas. Telemachaus is introduced as a weak character at the beginning of the story as is “the boy” in “Araby”. Both characters initially have some type of situation at home they need to resolve and by going on their quests; they achieve the sense of maturity and realistic views that make them stronger people. Telemachaus’ first change in character from being less assertive and a push over is when he and Athena have their first encounter in Book 1. She not only teaches him to become more bearing and decisive, but also the responsibilities of being a prince. In books 3 and 4 the reader discovers that Telemachaus is maturing when Athena escorts him to the ceremony at Pylos. Telemachaus shows interest and eagerness towards the search and well-being of his father, and wants to be......
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