Why Does Theoclymenus Need a Ride?

Theoclymenus is a fugitive because he killed somebody in his homeland, and he wants to hitch a ride with Telemachus

Telemachus
Telemachus (/təˈlɛməkəs/ tə-LEM-ə-kəs; Ancient Greek: Τηλέμαχος Tēlemakhos, literally "far-fighter"), in Greek mythology, is the son of Odysseus and Penelope, who is a central character in Homer's Odyssey. When Telemachus reached manhood, he visited Pylos and Sparta in search of his wandering father.
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Why does Telemachus help Theoclymenus?

Put simply, Telemachus is inclined to treat Theoclymenus with compassion and hospitality due to his gift of prophecy. Theoclymenus is a seer who secures passage on Telemachus's ship when he is leaving Sparta. ... He also goes on to predict the demise of the suitors as well as the location of Telemachus's father.

Why does Telemachus have Theoclymenus accompany on his trip to Athens Book 15?

Why does Theoclymenus wish to accompany Telemachus on his journey home? He is a fugitive for killing a man in Argos. In what way does Odysseus again test Eumaeus? He tells Eumaeus that he intends to beg in the city.

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