Yes he is, not just according to Aristotle, but also to the modern definition. Why wouldn’t he be a hero, he puts his life on the line for others. He is well respected by others, has many admirable qualities, and does not portray an ounce of selfishness. Even when Commodus had made a sly comment about how his troops slaughtered Maximus’s family, Maximus still gave Commodus the respect an emperor deserves. A hero does not have to follow the requirements of Aristotle’s definition to be considered a tragic hero. “Gladiator” was filmed in 1999, versus Aristotle’s definition which was created during the time of 300 B.C. Things change overtime, in the near future the modern definition won’t be as relevant either another new definition will be created. The definition of a tragic hero evolves along with society. As long as society keeps changing as well will the
Yes he is, not just according to Aristotle, but also to the modern definition. Why wouldn’t he be a hero, he puts his life on the line for others. He is well respected by others, has many admirable qualities, and does not portray an ounce of selfishness. Even when Commodus had made a sly comment about how his troops slaughtered Maximus’s family, Maximus still gave Commodus the respect an emperor deserves. A hero does not have to follow the requirements of Aristotle’s definition to be considered a tragic hero. “Gladiator” was filmed in 1999, versus Aristotle’s definition which was created during the time of 300 B.C. Things change overtime, in the near future the modern definition won’t be as relevant either another new definition will be created. The definition of a tragic hero evolves along with society. As long as society keeps changing as well will the