In The Odyssey, which of the following sentences best summarizes the reunion between Odysseus and Telemachus?

A Telemachus rejects Odysseus because he is angry at the pain and suffering he bore as a boy growing up without a father.

B Odysseus becomes angry because he feels that even though he wears the disguise as an old beggar, his son should still recognize him.

C Initially, Telemachus is suspicious that the gods are playing a trick on him, but is soon overjoyed when he realizes that his father has truly returned.

D Telemachus thinks of one of the suitors as his father now and does not want to accept Odysseus.

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Bradyn Duran

21 July, 11:53

In The Odyssey, which of the following sentences best summarizes the reunion between Odysseus and Telemachus?

A Telemachus rejects Odysseus because he is angry at the pain and suffering he bore as a boy growing up without a father.

B Odysseus becomes angry because he feels that even though he wears the disguise as an old beggar, his son should still recognize him.

C Initially, Telemachus is suspicious that the gods are playing a trick on him, but is soon overjoyed when he realizes that his father has truly returned.

D Telemachus thinks of one of the suitors as his father now and does not want to accept Odysseus.

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Brendan Cordova · Answer 1

It is C. Initially, Telemachus is suspicious that the gods are playing a trick on him, but is soon overjoyed when he realizes that his father has truly returned