The Odyssey - Vocab, Dialogue, Stage Directions

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Dialogue between Telemachus and Penelope (Paragraphs 14-20)

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Affectionate and respectful

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Telemachus' dialogue suggests:

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Following in father's footsteps

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Ecstatic

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Overwhelming happiness

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Odysseus missing for 15 years; Penelope must choose a suitor; Telemachus upset; mutual understanding to find Odysseus.

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Penelope stalling; Telemachus determined to search for his father.

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Climax of the story

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Penelope: Pack extra underwear and socks! Not fifteen years’ worth! Be a man!

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Conflict in the story

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Telemachus: Decided to sail off for news of him. Penelope: You're too young for that.