Telemachus is torn by what internal conflict when the epic begins? Even the members of the house aren't on his side; they are hanging out with the suitors.
Telemachus is uncertain whether is father, Odysseus, is dead or alive, and he lacks the confidence to force the suitors to leave his family's estate.
Gods would visit in human form, so he was hesitant to accidentally anger a god who was posing as a suitor.
Telemachus is completely devoted to his mother, and she does not want the suitors to leave.
The young who were rude to their elders were severely punished.