By contrasting Telemachus and Telegonus, Circe highlights the significance of Telemachus’s decision to give up fame, adventure, and power. In a society where power and dominance are dearly prized, to turn it down is a notable sacrifice. By giving up his chance at glory, Telemachus demonstrates his refusal to participate in the cycle of power and abuse that causes harm to so many. His action sets him apart from his power-hungry father, Odysseus, and illustrates how a person can disrupt systematic violence by giving up the advantages that they inherent (for Telemachus, these are patronage from Athena, power, and fame).