definition of a "hero" People have been attempting to define the word "hero" for as long has man has existed on this planet. To define a hero one must first appreciate that there are many different types of hero ’s. For example‚ a hero could be an epic hero such as King Gilgamesh‚ in The Epic of Gilgamesh‚ or a hero may a simple individual that serves his/her country or even a school teacher that devotes his/her life to the development of the youth. Hero ’s come and hero ’s go. Some hero ’s even lose
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1-The American Embassy is a short story set in Nigeria precisely during the time of General Abacha’s regime. The story revolves around a woman who looses both her son and her husband although in different ways due to the regime. Her husband’s life is under threat due to some anti government articles he writes in his newspaper. He has to flee the country and she helps him escape by driving him to his co-editor’s house in the trunk of her car. This leaves her as all as her four year old son vulnerable
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Beowulf: Epic Hero Epic hero: An important figure from a history or legend‚ usually favored by or even partially descended from deities‚ but aligned more closely with mortal figures in popular portrayals. The story of Beowulf is filled with adventure‚ murder‚ and drama. The author‚ however‚ is unknown. In the story the main characters are Beowulf‚ Grendel‚ Grendel’s mother‚ and the dragon. Beowulf is defined as an epic hero by possessing the traits of being a strong and responsible leader‚
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Contemporary Hero { Amy Zinn‚ Harry Edwards‚ Sean Bulenrose‚ Greg Celentano. And Jacqueline Sanchez September 18‚ 2011 Anna Copeland Wheatley Frost Evolutionary Conspirator Mischievous Bit Blades mother while pregnant with Blade. The Villain Frost also has subordinates who dislike Blade The Vampire Nation The board of vampires who controls vampirism around the world Form alliances with normal society Also believes that Blade is a threat Villain Con’t What
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Gilgamesh: The First Epic Hero Throughout literature there are many heroes. However‚ the Epic of Gilgamesh was the first written epic‚ making Gilgamesh the first recorded epic hero. Gilgamesh possesses many qualities traditionally associated with epic heroes‚ and fits the mold perfectly. These five qualities are that the hero is born under unusual circumstances‚ he or she leave their family to live with someone else‚ an event occurs that leads to an adventure or quest‚ the hero has divine or supernatural
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Shrek as an Epic Hero Although most people find the film “Shrek” to be just a comical film‚ it actually fulfills the requirements needed to prove that Shrek is indeed an epic hero. “Shrek” is a 2001 computer-animated fantasy-comedy film based on William Steig’s fairytale picture book‚ “Shrek!” He has all the characteristics of an epic hero archetype‚ regardless of his hideous and vulgar appearance as an ogre. Shrek is brave‚ loyal‚ and lives up to the standards our society expects and appreciates
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The Epic Hero That Was Not The general populous has hailed Odysseus as the epitome of the epic hero for several centuries‚ but to the modern reader‚ he comes off as anything but. While he was extremely driven by one goal‚ getting back home to his family‚ he performed some not-so heroic deeds on his quest and once he arrived back in Ithaca. Odysseus had many affairs and was disloyal to his wife‚ slaughtered hundreds of people in the name of righteousness‚ and above all‚ exemplifies hubris‚ or arrogant
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Marissa Mechling Mrs. Kehl Western Classics Literary Analysis 1 Due: 22 March 2012 Odysseus: Epic Hero or Not? What is a hero you may ask? Merriam-Webster states that a hero is a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability; an illustrious warrior; a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities; one who shows great courage; the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work; the central figure in an event‚ period‚ or
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years. But Jasmine thought it was time for them to go out in the “real” world. So they moved to Maryland. Jaidyn was enrolled into Fairmont Heights High School. But there was a specific reason why Jasmine wanted to move. She wanted to send Jaidyn on a quest of helping and saving people in any kind of danger. She wanted to test her superhero qualities. Jaidyn had many of them. She had the ability to fly‚ read people’s minds‚ invisibility‚ and she had super speed. Her first day of school went by‚ and she
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In the book The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin‚ Ulysses goes through many trials and is an ideal example of an epic hero. In the two stories “Cannibal Beach” and “Nausicaa‚” the heroic elements of Ulysses reaching a low point and Ulysses being tested to show the worthiness of his quest are clearly displayed. In both stories‚ Ulysses reaches a low point in his quest. In “Cannibal Beach‚” Ulysses and his men come to an island with giant cannibals that look and are as tall as trees. In
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