Question

There are many conflicts that arise throughout he epic poem, the Odyssey. One major conflict is between Telemachus and the suitors. Discuss the cause of this conflict and the events that’s will lead to its eventual resolution?

Answer 1

There are several conflicts between Telemachus and the suitors; they relate to ethics, economics, emotions, and psychology. The suitors want to marry Penelope (well, for her to marry one of them). This would make one of them Telemachus' new father, and would mean he gave Odysseus up for dead. He doesn't want that. He wants to be a good son, and loyal. At the same time, the Greeks put a high value on hospitality