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How do Telemachus’s actions in battle compare to his father’s?

Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus. If he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down with

a sword
at the moment he bent over. So he ran—ran from the tables to his father's side and halted, panting, saying:

"Father let me bring you a shield and spear, 
a pair of spears, a helmet. 
I can arm on the run myself; I'll give 
outfits to Eumaeus and this cowherd. 
Better to have equipment."



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Answer:

C. Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.

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The correct answer is C) Both, Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.

Telemachus’ actions in battle compare to his father in that Both, Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.

Like father like son, both characters have similarities and differences. Both are impatient anad that is an element that causes them some trouble. Odysseus is much more experienced than his son, Telemachus. But in battle, they are bold, Smart and Telemachus’ actions in battle compare to his father in that Both, Teelemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle. As marked in the exerpt, Telemachus thinks quickly and knows how and when to make a decision. He swerved around Amphinomus and did not take the spear from him. If he had paused to yank it out, someone could have jumped him from behind or kill him with a sword.

The other options of the question were, a) Telemachus is more impulse than Odysseus in battle, b) Telemachus is more hesitant than Odysseus in battle, and D) Both, Telemachus and Odysseus are arrogant in battle.

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