According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary‚ the definition of a hero is “a person of distinguishing courage or ability‚ admire for his brave deeds and noble qualities”. In other words‚ a hero is an individual with unique attributes that can overcome adversities‚ and get the admiration of others. Most of the people define a hero as an individual who has done an act of valor by using superpowers‚ or by a brave act of valor. Let’s use Superman as an example of a person with superpowers. He gains
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Do you have a hero? I have a hero and that is Odysseus. But who is Odysseus‚ he was a hero in Homers epic and not only that but was also one of the greatest heroes who fought in the Trojan war. Odysseus was a very smart man because he created a plan that would destroy the city of troy so the Trojan war could end. he encountered many different things on his way back home to Ithaca. Where he left his wife for more than 10 years. Odysseus ruled Ithaca so it was very important for him to go back home
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A True Hero When the word hero is mentioned‚ who or what is the first thought that comes to mind? A clear majority would surely say superman‚ batman‚ or possibly spiderman. But‚ when searching for the true meaning of a hero‚ there is more than one way to define it. The definition of a hero can be defined as a mythical person of superhuman qualities‚ or a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. A true hero should be someone who is common
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What is your definition of a hero? “A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength‚ but by the strength of his heart”- Hercules. Have you ever seen the movie Hercules? Well if you have not it is about a man who goes through his ups and downs who cares for people around him‚ which is like most heroes because no one life is perfect to where they have never had a bad day. This is what a true hero should be‚ someone who will make other people’s day better than their day because that is how they
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when deciding whether or not a character is an epic hero. The hero must be of noble birth or a high position‚ his actions often display courage and superhuman deeds‚ the setting is vast‚ the hero must be known nationally or internationally for his heroism‚ the hero must have humility‚ and the hero must face a supernatural foe (Characteristics of Epic Heroes) These characteristics match the poem of Beowulf and can be used to show that he is an epic hero. For example‚ In Sean Heaney’s‚ Beowulf: A New Verse
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Francis the Hero Francis demonstrates that he is a hero through his actions and words in the book Heroes by Robert Cormier. Francis is a hero because he earned a Silver Star. Francis jumped on a grenade to save his comrades. Francis knew that jumping on the grenade could kill him‚ yet Francis still jumped on it. For his actions Francis now has a Silver Star. Arthur realizes that Francis is the man with no face and tells him “You have your own Silver Star. You’re in the stranglers book‚ too.” (Cormier
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argue both ways and support their arguments from evidence in the reading. According to our views‚ Odysseus is definitely one of‚ if not the one‚ ideal hero of the ancient Greek world. There are quite a lot of reasons why this is so. Firstly‚ Odysseus is an ideal hero in both the physical and the spiritual sense. In the physical sense he is a great hero‚ because he overcomes all these extreme dangers; he comes out alive after wondering for ten years and facing the most extremely dangerous creatures
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The official definition for a hero is a person‚ typically a man who is admired or idealized for courage. Which I agree‚ a hero is someone who has tons of courage and can make anyone feel safe. I would say a trustworthy man/woman adds to the characteristics of a hero. A hero is also a protector of everyone around. A hero is basically an admired man or woman who tries everything in their power to do anything they can for someone. I would have to chose‚ Woodrow Wilson. Wilson was the 28th president
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role as a king and transform himself into a man‚ thereby acquiring a universal significance as the hero of an epic narrative.’ Discuss. David Malouf’s Ransom‚ a postmodern revisitation of Homer’s literary epic‚ the Iliad explores the monumental transformation of Priam‚ King of Troy‚ from a ‘ceremonial figurehead’‚ a synecdochal representation of the royalty of his era‚ to an unconventional hero who‚ ‘stripped of all glittering distractions and disguises’ appeals directly to Achilles‚ ‘the most
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Anglo-Saxon literature‚ was everything an epic hero should be‚ but contained a few qualities that a hero should not posses. An Anglo-Saxon hero is a person who had good leadership qualities‚ is able and willing to provide people with a sense of security‚ and is willing to go into danger despite possible harm to themselves. (Anglo-Saxon Hero) Beowulf had to be willing to put his own life on the line for the benefit of others. For Beowulf to be a hero he must posses such as bravery‚ courage‚ strength
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