first where we see Telemachus' first transformation begin. By Athena coming down in disguise talking to Telemachus, she essentially "plants a seed" within him that continues to grow as the epic story progresses transforming him into a mature man. We see that this "seed" continues to grow in book I when Phemius plays the harp and sings to the suitors about the tale of the Greeks returning from Troy. Penelope hearing this immediately breaks down in tears reminding her of her long lost husband. It is at this moment when Telemachus comes and speaks to her coolly,
             "Odysseus was not the only man at Troy who didn't come home. Many others perished. You should go back upstairs and take care of your work, spinning and weaving, and have the maids do theirs. Speaking is for men, for all men, but for me especially, since I am the master of this house" (The Odyssey, p.340).
             Telemachus' words are absolutely surprising to P
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