Chenneal Hyman Ms.Posner English I April 7‚ 2013 Odysseus as a Hero When I was younger‚ I used to watch the figures on TV: athletes‚ singers‚ and actors trying to pick which one should be my hero. Granted they were fabulous‚ did being on TV make them a hero? From many sources that supply countless definitions‚ one can say that Homer’s Odysseus can fit the true ideal of a hero because he obtains self-control in rigorous situations‚ cleverness that outwits all mortals‚ and selfless that at many
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for his mysterious departure. He was now known and remembered as a hero of the West. In the novel written by Jack Schaefer‚ there are several actions and attitudes that develop the prime example to the important characters in the book‚ and depict them as either a hero or a villain. Through his accomplishments and failures‚ Shane‚ the character of whom the book speaks‚ is represented as a hero. Shane embodies the essence of a hero on the first day he arrives to that small valley‚ with his luxurious
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The Development of a Hero Leslie Smith 1494000 Professor Elrod-Sadler Core 4 19 April 2013 Today when we think of heroes most people instantly think of professional athletes or movie stars. However‚ fame and talent simply does not make someone a hero in my book. To me‚ a hero is someone who has overcome great obstacles in their life‚ is highly motivated‚ displays honesty‚ courage‚ skill‚ decisiveness‚ is dedicated to helping others‚ and shows humility. I am going to examine two characters
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What is a Hero? People have many different views on what a hero is. Some people’s heroes include Superman or fictional characters while others involve their family members or friends. When I think of a hero I think of someone who is strong‚ intelligent‚ and daring. Many children have fictional heroes‚ because they take on such great tasks and goals. They also endure much resistance‚ hardship‚ and danger. Often the hero learns valuable lessons about survival and self-reliance. There are many
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Is Odysseus a hero? In my opinion‚ yes he is a hero for many reasons. Such as trying his best to keep his crew safe and alive‚ putting his family first‚ and getting through rough times. First off‚ Odysseus really did try his best to keep his crew alive. Even though his men did not make it back to Ithaca‚ he did save them many times. For example‚ he did waste a year of his life sleeping with Circe just to save his men from being pigs the rest of their lives. Also he had the brilliant idea of the
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Traits of a Hero What constitutes a Hero? Is it a person that is able fly across tall buildings and is invulnerable to most attacks‚ like a Superhero? Or is it a teacher‚ a preacher‚ or the next door neighbor? In childhood it can be someone fictional like Superman or Batman. Those Superheroes encourage children to do the right thing through imagination and creativity. Then there are those in real life‚ like Helen Keller or Rosa Parks‚ nonfictional characters that children grow up reading in
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My Hero: Jesus Christ I know that it is only Jesus Christ who fulfills the definition of a true hero. I looked up “hero” in the dictionary and this is what it said: 1. A man of distinguished courage or ability‚ admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. 2. A person who‚ in the opinion of others‚ has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: e.g.‚ He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child. 3. The principal male character in a story‚ play
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Who do you think is the biggest hero in the Outsiders? Most people think that heroes have to stop bank robberies or the end of the world. Actually‚ heroes can be normal everyday people‚ they could be sitting next to you and you would never realize it. A hero is someone who has a good personality and does the right thing. In the Outsiders‚ Ponyboy is the biggest hero because he’s courageous and good at just about anything. Ponyboy is the most courageous person in the Outsiders. Who would go
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A hero in definition according to the merriam webster dictionary is: a mythological or legnedary figure often of divine descent endowed with great stenth or ability. To most‚ and almost all‚ this would ring true about king odysseus. He was a traveler and conquerer with a great passion‚ an illustrious warrior. Admired greatly for his achievements and strength. In ancient greece‚ they believed the gods favored men like odysseus‚ the heros. One way Odysseus shows he is (NOT in my view) in fact a
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2013 2nd Block The Epic Hero An epic hero is a man of extraordinary strength‚ distinguished courage‚ and talent admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. I believe heroes should hold many qualities upon themselves such as sacrifice‚ focus‚ bravery‚ courage‚ determination‚ and loyalty. A hero‚ in the opinion of others‚ has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act‚ and is regarded as a model or ideal. Beowulf is a character of a legendary epic hero. He becomes a leader of
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