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Major Themes:

 * Homeric Hero**- Telemachus displays this as he argues his case, he is willful as he agues and he is also intelligent. He is described as "god-like" . As he is leaving from Ithaca, he shows his strength in deed as he leaves his mother and mans the crew. Penelope as she is described
 * Loyalty**- some of the people of Ithaca are still loyal to Odysseus. Telemachus still believes in him and that he will come back.
 * Hospitality**- the idea of the extend of hospitality is shown when Telemachus wants the suitors to leave
 * Disguise**- Athena disguises herself as Mentor and Telemachus, unweaving the shroud
 * Development and Growth of Telemachus**- He learns to become stronger and stand up for all of his father's belongings, memories, and loved ones, in addition to calling the first meeting since the disappearance of Odysseus.

Locations Traveled:
Ithaca (Odysseus' Home): media type="googlemap" key="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.366667,20.716667&ie=UTF8&ll=38.629745,20.852051&spn=0.918053,1.768799&z=9&output=embed&s=AARTsJrijzVS72se-c_xuUBhmYJklcBOfQ" width="425" height="350"

Study Guide Questions:
Who is holding Odysseus captive?

Which god does __not__ pity Odysseus?

We find our first Homeric simile on page 4. Briefly describe it.

Who wants to help Odysseus the most?

Why is Poseidon angry with Odysseus?

What does Athene plan to do to help Odysseus?

What do Athene and Telemachus talk about?

What does Athene encourage Telemachus to do?

Why is Penelope crying?