The Odyssey1

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…the cave of Polyphemus symbolizes. He becomes more sheltered as Telemachus becomes more exposed by their reunion. Symbols, which each have a double meaning are used throughout The Odyssey to represent different facets of the characters of Odysseus and Telemachus. Each interpretation of the symbols exemplifies either Odysseus or Telemachus. As the two characters grow and develop, and the father-son reunion occurs, the two meanings converge into one, and Odysseus and Telemachus become more similar.