Question – Discuss Homer’s focus on the father-son relationship.
In the Odyssey, Homer shows a very strong bond between Odysseus and his father, Laertes, and between Odysseus and his son, Telemachus. Laertes became ill because of Odysseus’ disappearance for years, however, when Odysseus returned, Laertes became healthy and fought against their enemy along her son and grandson. Telemachus loved his father all his life and he even respected Odysseus while he was absent for years. Telemachus respected Odysseus nobility and believed in his integrity while waiting for him to return home. In the Odyssey, Homer demonstrated that the distance between father-son did not impact the bond and their love for each other.
I like your answer. Base on how you respond to the question, it seems like that the father-son relationship between Laertes and Odysseus is solid and unspeakable. The war was important that the father was able to cooperate with his son.
I strongly agree with you that these three generations are tightly bonded together. Even though Telemachus grows up with the absent of his father for years , he loves and respects his father. This war is so meaningful to them as a family and fight for their family glory.