The Epic "The Odyssey" and Its Relevance

Though one of the most recognized pieces of history, the Odyssey is also one of the greatest epics ever. The timeless struggles of man against himself, a force greater than himself, and the many aspects of Greek culture prove its' worth. The many faces of the Odyssey contribute color and texture to the epic. One of the most recurring is the character Telemechus. An enthusiastic youth, he dreams of one day thwarting his enemies, the suitors. They have ruined his life through abducting his house and his way of life. But he is still a boy without a father, and without Odysseus he is alone and unprotected. …