The Morality Of Telemachos In Homer's Odyssey

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In The Odyssey , Homer uses connections to connect a moral standard against which conduct is measured. At the point when the custom is performed effectively great outcomes result. Interestingly, the focus of this moral standard reveals itself as an incident. This thought was considered important by individuals of the time period and it can be found throughout the story.
An incredible case of a visitor have relationship where both the visitor and the host act legitimately is the connection amongst Telemachos and King Menelaos. As a visitor Telemachos approaches his host with deference and poise. He address menelaos as his master to show love and generosity and to be courteous. Telemachos is exceptionally complimentary to his host by saying
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This announcement demonstrates that does he wish Telemachos to remain as well as that he is an exceptionally liberal man without a doubt. Because of generosity of both men great things will undoubtedly result. For Telemachos the great result he gets is the precise news of his father's whereabouts. For Menelaos the great result is that at whatever point he may require help Telemachos is dependably there for him.. Odysseus proceeds by viewing Eumaios as "my companion" as an approach to tell him he is extremely thankful. Whenever Telemachos enters Odysseus, the homeless person, offers his seat at the table, yet Telemachos being the great visitor that he is rejects the seat. Along these lines Telemachos can be considered again as another great visitor. Their prizes are that Odysseus gets some answers concerning the suitors and that Eumaeus is an unwavering individual to him. Odysseus additionally picks up a warrior in the fight against the suitors. Eumaios' reward is that his life is saved by

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