Read the excerpt from the odyssey about odysseus and his son in battle. telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in amphinomus. if he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down with a sword at the moment he bent over. so he ran—ran from the tables to his father's side and halted, panting, saying: "father let me bring you a shield and spear, a pair of spears, a helmet. i can arm on the run myself; i'll give outfits to eumaeus and this cowherd. better to have equipment." how do telemachus’s actions in battle compare to his father’s? telemachus is more impulsive than odysseus in battle. telemachus is more hesitant than odysseus in battle. both telemachus and odysseus are quick-thinking in battle. both telemachus and odysseus are arrogant in battle.

Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle

The excerpt reveals:

C. Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.

Explanation:

Odysseus is the famous main character in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. He is known for being very intelligent and courageous. Odysseus is able to find solutions for the most tricking situations, his wit being greatly responsible for his success in battles. From the excerpt we are studying here, it is possible for us to learn that his son Telemachus is similar to his father in that sense. He is intelligent, capable of predicting his enemy's next moves and of preventing them from happening. He can see the best options, the decisions that will bring him more advantages in battle. Therefore, we can choose letter C as the best option: Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.