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Book II. Previous Next. Assembly Of The People Of Ithaca—Speeches Of Telemachus And Of The Suitors—Telemachus Makes His Preparations And Starts For Pylos With Minerva Disguised As Mentor. Now when the child of morning, rosy-fingered Dawn, appeared Telemachus rose and dressed himself.
Summary. Analysis. Telemachus rises at dawn and gathers all the Achaeans to the meeting grounds. Athena makes him look particularly god-like and striking. Telemachus describes to the crowd the disgrace of his household - the suitors that dishonor his mother and consume the house's resources.
A summary of Books 1 & 2 in Homer's The Odyssey. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Odyssey and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
A summary of Books 3 & 4 in Homer's The Odyssey. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Odyssey and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
11 sty 2022 · Athena. Athena, the goddess of war, plays a crucial role in the play. She guides Odysseus’ son, Telemachus, into finding his father, convincing him of his father’s soon return home. She also guides Odysseus to Penelope, where she helps hide his appearance for Odysseus to join the war of suitors.
Summary. Telemachus gathers an assembly of Achaeans to make his case for removing the suitors from his home. The suitors are not behaving according to custom. Rather than seeking permission from her father to marry Penelope, they stay at Odysseus 's home, consuming his wine, sheep, and goats.
Analysis. Homer effectively uses the content and style of the speeches at the assembly to reveal the types and natures of the characters in the action. Bolstered by Athena, Telemachus takes the speaker's staff and demonstrates that he is quickly becoming a man capable of speaking up to the suitors.
