How Is Telemachus Different After Mentes Leaves

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jkajdklaj Pages 86-87: Ask students, “What does “Mentes” instruct Telemachus to do?” Page 88: Ask students, “How is Telemachus different after Mentes leaves?” Page 89: Ask students, “How does Telemachus assert himself? To his mother? To the suitors?” Page 90: Ask students, “How do the suitors

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