Telemachus's Journey
Telemachus travels to Pylos to...
What is "To ask for news about Odysseus"?
Nestor is doing this when Telemachus arrives in Pylos...
What happened to Agamemnon when he returned home?
He was killed by Aegisthus
What event is taking place when Telemachus arrives in Sparta?
A wedding celebration
What story does Menelaus tell about Odysseus and the Trojan Horse?
Odysseus kept the Greeks quiet while they hid inside the horse
This character accompanies Telemachus on his journey to Pylos.
Who is Athena, disguised as Mentes?
Nestor reacts this way when he learns Telemachus is Odysseus's son...
Who avenged Agamemnon’s death?
Orestes
Who first recognizes that Telemachus resembles Odysseus?
Menelaus
What does Menelaus learn from Proteus about Odysseus?
Odysseus is trapped on Calypso’s island
At the end of Book 3, Telemachus goes to...
What is "Sparta"?
What does Nestor say about Odysseus during the Trojan War?
Odysseus was wise and unmatched in counsel
What important lesson does Nestor’s story suggest for Telemachus?
To imitate Orestes and seek honor
What story does Helen tell about Odysseus in Troy?
He disguised himself and entered Troy as a beggar
Who is Proteus?
An old sea god who can change shape
This major theme is highlighted by Telemachus's journey in Book 3 & 4.
What is "growth from youth into maturity"?
What happened among the Greek leaders after Troy fell?
They argued and divided over the journey home.
Why is the story of Orestes important in these books?
It shows Telemachus an example of a son defending his father’s honor
What does Menelaus most admire about Odysseus?
His endurance and cunning
What are the suitors planning back in Ithaca in Book 4?
To ambush and kill Telemachus
Why is Telemachus’s journey to Pylos and Sparta important to his character development?
It helps him grow in confidence and maturity as he searches for news of Odysseus
Why is Nestor unable to give Telemachus exact news about Odysseus?
He returned home separately and does not know what happened to Odysseus afterward
How does the story of Orestes serve as a foreshadowing for Telemachus?
It suggests Telemachus may one day defend his father’s household and honor
What do the stories told by Helen and Menelaus reveal about Odysseus?
He was intelligent, self-controlled, and resourceful
Why is the suitors’ plan to ambush Telemachus significant to the plot?
It increases the tension by showing how far the suitors will go to keep power