Discuss Homer’s focus on the father-son relationship

Throughout the reading, we can see that the father-son relationships are strong. The bond between Odysseus and Telemachus as well as Poseidon and Polyphemus are shown. Even though Odysseus and Telemachus may not be together they are still a unit. When everyone told Telemachus that his father was dead he did not believe it and perused to find the truth about his father, we also see problems arrive with the suitors. They work together even if they are not together because of this father-son relationship. As for Poseidon and Polyphemus we can see the father-son relationship activated when Poseidon finds out Odysseus was released he produces a storm. This act from Poseidon shows that he cares very much about his son.