 WHERE HAS ODYSSEUS
GONE? PAGE 34
ISSUE 2
VOLUME 1
YEAR 7
 PENELOPE W EAVING
SCANDAL! PAGE 54
HONORARY TRIBUTE TO THOSE
LOST IN THE TROJAN WAR FOR THE
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PAGE 78
Focus
on
Telemachos
Telemachos, the son of Odysseus, has a dangerous journey ahead of
him. He plans to travel across the land to find information regarding his
heroic father.
Following in Dad’s
Footsteps
In the absence of his father, Telemachos realized his
duty is to become the man of the household and king of Ithaca,
and there is nothing more attractive to us here at Ithaca
Gazette than a guy willing to step up to the plate.
Because of Telemachos’ bravery, we have decided to
name him Ithaca Gazette's Most Eligible Bachelor!
There is more to Telemachos that makes him worthy of
this honor than his bravery, though. He’s been described as a
"fine-looking boy" by our very own goddess Athena! (13).
Even our very own reliable sources say, "[Telemachos] came
forth from his chamber like a young god [...] He was full of
enchanting grace, and the people stared at him in admiration"
(22). The women in Ithaca have even higher praise for our
Most Eligible.
Before Telemachos begins his treacherous travels, we
decided to bestow on him this final honor before he leaves all
the Ithacan women broken-hearted.
The gods also approve Telemachos, which makes him
doubly approved by Ithaca Gazette. Athena went undercover
for us to get the inside scoop and she revealed, "You
[Telemachos] will not lack either courage or sense in the
future [...] for we can see now that there is a drop in you of
your father's fine spirit" (28). Athena spoke on behalf of the
gods and goddesses as she gave Telemachos the encouraging
words.
Telemachos confers with his father’s trusted
friend, Mentor, before he embarks on his own
odyssey.
Despite Telemachos’ bravery, he is
exceedingly humble, with high respect for
those who have more authority than him. We
were lucky enough to speak with Prince
Peisistratos about his first impression on
Telemachos and all the Prince had to say was
"He [Telemachos] is modest" (47). Isn't
Telemachos the sweetest?
All we have to say is: Swoon!
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