The Odyssey
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Maturity is a gradual process through which one grows from the experiences in one's own life as well as those taught by someone with a wealth of maturity. One can never gain too much experience. In The Odyssey, Telemachus, son of Odysseus, was in search of his father, who had not been home or heard from in years. Telemachus remained home and endured the abuses from the suitors, which prompted him to take action. With the aid of Athena, we clearly saw Telemachus' gradual progression into manhood. At the onset of the story, Telemachus' growth was sparked in Ithaca, intensified in Pylos and Lacedaimon, and flourished upon his return to Ithaca with his father by his side. Taking the active approach can often lead one down an interesting path in life. In The Odyssey, Telemachus was first encountered in the early stages of his development and...

