telemachus being so happy that his dad is back for so many reasons and one of them being that he thinks he can finally have someone on his side whenever he and his mom disagree but odysseus turns out to be a ālisten to your momā type of husband
telemachus: hey iām going out for a swim at the river tonight
odysseus: okay sure :)Ā
penelope: absolutely notĀ
odysseus: exactly absolutely not you are staying home right where we can see you young man
telemachus:
telemachus: dad can you ask mom if i can bring an extra ship with me
odysseus: of course, my son [goes to penelope]Ā
odysseus: my lovely wife, goddess divine
penelope: what
odysseus: your beauty brings me to my knees [walks away]Ā
penelope: ?
odysseus: [returns] she said no
telemachus: you. you didnt even try
telemachus: dad-
odysseus: what did your mom sayĀ
telemachus: no
odysseus: yeah
telemachus: damn it




















