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 “listen to your mom” type of husband
telemachus: hey i’m going out for a swim at the river tonight
odysseus: okay sure :)
penelope: absolutely not
odysseus: exactly absolute 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]
odysseus: my lovely wife, goddess divine
penelope: what
odysseus: your beauty brings me to my knees [walks away]
penelope: ?
odysseus: [returns] she said no
telemachus: you. you didnt even try
telemachus: dad-
odysseus: what did your mom say
telemachus: no
odysseus: yeah
telemachus: damn it










