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On line 65 is shows that Telemachus is striding through the hallway and acting like he owns the place. The way he walks shows that he is confident in his down skin. He is able to walk proudly through the halls of his own home even though he has been gone for many years.

But he tends to act like a mouse sometimes because he doesn't stick up for his father even though he's right next to him. On line 445 it shows that the suitors are being horrible towards Ody. the begger, but he doesn't say anything even though he is getting beaten with a chair. If he were fully matured he could easily stick up to his father with his words

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Man- (343, 166)
In this, Homer notes how Telemachus is starting to talk, he is talking more firmly which portrays confidence and manliness.

Mouse- (328, 312-15)
In this, he is saying to a fugitive to come sail with him which shows lack of maturity

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"At that Telemachus strode through the farm in quick, firm strides, brooding death for the suitors." (lines 27-28 page 355) He is showing he is a man because he is going to confront the suitors.
"Don't move me to tears, don't stir the heart inside me." (line 46 page 355) He is showing that he is a mouse because he is begging his mother to not bring him to tears and it shows that he still has feelings.

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Book 17 pg.355 line 26-30
In this Telemachus is being a man because he is going to the suitors with confidence and is not scared of them.

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Is Telemachus A baby or a brave man "Telemachus strode on through the hall and out and a pair of sleek hounds were trotting at his heels." This shows telemachus being a more brave and mature man because despite the hounds he is very calm.

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Is Telemachus A baby or a brave man "Telemachus strode on through the hall and out and a pair of sleek hounds were trotting at his heels." This shows telemachus being a more brave and mature man because despite the hounds he is very calm.

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Book 16 LINE 48

"he took the bronze spear from the boy, and Telemachus crossing the stone doorsill, went into the lodge. As he approached his father...."
This shows that he was to cowardly to meet him without protection in a scarce action.

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Book 17 Lines 26-27
"At that Telemachus strode down through the farm in quick, firm strides, brooding death for the suitors." This is manly because he is being "tough" as a man at that time should be.

Book 17 Line 81
"'Wait, Piraeus,' wary Telemachus cautioned" This shows mouse-like qualities because he is being careful and cautious which at that time, a man should never be.

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Book 17  pg.357 line 47 "I've just escaped from death. Sudden death. No. Bathe now, put on some fresh clothes, go up to your room with your serving-women." He was asking manly by commanding his mother to do what he wanted.
pg.346 line 275
"How on earth could two men fight so many and so strong."
He was being a mouse when he was comparing his strength to the two men.
From the earlier book to book 17, he grew up and became more of a man than a mouse. He is using commands.

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Telemachus is showing that he is brave because " He took the bronze spear from the boy, and Telemachus, crossing the stone doorsill, went inside the lodge. " Stay where you are stranger."' Here he is ready to fight and protect himself unlike before where he just was at home waiting for his father to come back. Now he is looking for answers

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(15. 322.97) "I must go back home at once." He seems to be acting like a bit of a baby here because he is making it like it has to be his way or no way. Which unfortunately does not work in the Odyssey when someone is always superior to you.

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Telemachus is showing he is a man by saying "Climb aboard now fast!" meaning that he is ready to go fight and leave to battle. (line 232-233 book 15)

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"how on earth could two men fight so many and so strong?"(homer 16. 275) he's doubting his strength and is not being brave and is not ready to fight

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"how on earth could two men fight so many and so strong?"(homer 16. 275) he's doubting his strength and is not being brave and is not ready to fight

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Telemachus showing he is a man when he returns home to go see his mother. "Go Eumaeus, good old friend, go, quickly, to wise Penelope. Tell her I'm home from Pylos safe and sound."
Was a man: line 26 and 27
he was shown as a man because he wanted was very firm and wanted to get rid of the suitors because they are not welcomed.
mouse: line 45 and 46
this shows he is a mouse because even though he has matured he is still emotional by his mother being scared and nervous.

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Telemachus shows that he is a man when he shows that he cares about her mom, Penelope.
"Eumaeus, good old friend, go, quickly, to wise Penelope. Tell her I'm home from Pylos safe and sound."

Man: Line 46-48 page 355 He was acting tough by not trying to cry when he was reunited with his mother.

Mouse: Lines 312-314 Page 328
He's making a irresponsible decision by letting a stranger on his ship.

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"Its wrong, Telemachus, wrong to rove so far, so long from home..."(15.11) He's leaving everything and not protecting it.

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Telemachus is showing that he is a man cause he says " "Soon enough father, his gallant son replied, "you'll see the courage inside of me.""- 341

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"You'll sense the courage inside me, that I know-I'm hardy a flighty, weak-willed boy these days..." (line 341-343 book 16) => man

But continue his words, "But I think your last plan would gain us nothing..." (line 345), Telemachus still doubt about him and his father's ability => mouse

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Telemachus is showing that he is a man when he goes to see his mother by returning home.

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"Telemachus threw his arms around his great father, sobbing uncontrollably." (Homer 16. 345. 244-245) Men are allowed to cry. He shows he is a man when he shows his emotions and love for his father.

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Telemachus is a man. He has adopted proper Greek traditions (ex.hospitality). He takes on the fugitive and gives him safe passage. "How can I drive you from my ship? Come sail with us,we'll tend you at home , with all we can provide." (Homer 15.312-315). Also in book 16, he lets the stranger (Odysseus) sit, while he stands. "As he approached his father, Odysseus, rose to yield his seat, but the son on his part waved him back: "Stay where you are, stranger. I know we ca find another seat somewhere, here on our farm, and here's the man to fetch it."" (Homer 16. 47-51)

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Telemachus acting like mouse, but not in a cowardly perspective. The situation around him forces him to calm down and avoid force. " How can I find refuge for the stranger in my house? I can't do that!" (Homer 16. 79-80). Necessity forced him to shy away from force.

"Yes, I'll tend to all things here, I and the deathless gods." the canny prince said. (Homer 17. 374). This shows that Telemachus was confident enough to face the suitors. However, his use of "I and the gods" shows that he still depends on guidance and not yet mature enough like his father to make decisions that can bring about repercussions.

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"And now Telemachus... the howling dogs went nuzzling up around him, not a growl as he approached." -Mouse
(Homer 15. 4-7)

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Telemachus is growing into becoming a man. He needed his father's guide lines to going to his mother's house and taking back what is his family's. Telemachus needs a strong leader to turn him into a man and with Odysseus now home, he is able to be a man.
pg.346 line 275
"How on earth could two men fight so many and so strong."