It played a good roll because it helped people understand more
The moral <span>of the story is that mercy brings its reward and that there is no being so small that it cannot help a greater, but I do now know what the theme is unless the theme and moral are the same. I'm sorry I hope this helps though!</span>
Answer: Books I-IV are referred to as the Telemachy--the opening story of Odysseus' son Telemakhos--which prepares us for what's to come. The Telemachy serves a dramatic purpose by implying that the son has a essential role in the overthrow of the brazen suitors, a part for which he is not yet ready.
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