Greek Mythology is clearly explored in Homer's "The Odyssey." It takes the reader to a place of mythical proportions and exciting tale telling. From the first four books, the reader is introduced to several characters. The most explored character is Odysseus' son Telemachus. The first four books of The Odyssey explain tales of Telemachus' beginning journey to find his father. The purpose of the beginning tale of Telemachus is to foreshadow the future, to describe …showed first 75 words of 642 total…

…showed last 75 words of 642 total…follow Telemachus through his quest of finding information on his father to foreshadow the future, introduce Odysseus, and to understand the back history of how and why Odysseus is where he is. To introduce Odysseus, as Telemachus learns, gives an amazing opportunity for understanding with great depth the emotions and personality of each character by watching their reactions. This lay-out gives great confidence the reader understands and foreseeing the future as the tale is told.