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    is seen through Medieval literature. Ten centuries of history are noticed‚ involving individual products of heroic periods and their unique era of culture. Acknowledging Medieval literature illustrates a society of heroic knights‚ led by a luxurious king‚ charging into battle‚ romantic connections between royalty and a common person‚ and new discoveries being found. As well as times characterized by feudal activity‚ along with the Catholic Church holding an influencing control of society‚ and placing

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    word‚ protected the innocent‚ and were supposed to be gentlemen. In modern times chivalry isn’t important to many people‚ but is still a good guide on how men should behave especially as Christians. Throughout the film King Arthur there are many acts of chivalry displayed from Arthur and his knights. Even though the promise to serve the Romans for fifteen years had nothing to do with them the knights kept their word and their

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    only person who was pure enough at heart to see and to find the grail. He found the grail and returned it to Camelot and to his King Arthur. After he had retrieved the Grail he died shortly after so the he could remain pure. After King Arthur had the Holy Grail in his possession he and his knights continued to crusade the holy land in search of more items. When King Arthur was old and about to die he sent some of his most trusted knights to hide the Holy Grail somewhere in England so that no unholy

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    Is Martin Luther King Jr. Really a Hero? What would it be like if no one fought for us‚ but what if someone did… so much that they risked everything? Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero and I’m gonna show you how. Martin Luther King Jr. expanded the rights for all people‚ said what was right in front of thousands of people (even though they could have treated him bad for so)‚ and King sacrificed his own safety for others. So‚ one reason why I say King was a hero is‚ because he was determined to

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    King Arthur is a legendary British hero who‚ according to medieval histories and romances‚ led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. Although many debate Arthur’s historical existence‚ his impact on the world is not fictional. The tales of King Arthur’s life represents the best of mankind. In his life‚ Arthur was a mere man at best‚ but through the centuries he has become a legend‚ a beacon of hope‚ to others. Arthur’s death was never documented

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    Beowulf & King Arthur: What makes a hero? In a time where warriors were sensationalized for prowess of their swordsmanship and fearless attitude among the battlefield‚ King Arthur and Beowulf have similar traits assigned to their characters. Although there are many particulars that separate the story of Arthur to Beowulf‚ the characteristics that stand out the most deal with the kind of hero they were to their time and the actions they made to become so heroic. To start‚ Beowulf and Arthur are both

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    main characteristics: loyalty‚ compassion and the willingness to forgive. Two protagonists that portray these traits are King Arthur and Beowulf‚ each of whom plays the prime role in their self-titled tales. Acts of loyalty appear multiple times in both tales as the characters are tested and tried through each event. In Andrea Hopkins’s compilation the Chronicles of King Arthur‚ Arthur’s loyalty to the Camelot and the ideals that built it are constantly scrutinized as his wife‚ Guinevere‚ has an

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    when Scout is walking Arthur Radley back to his house. After Arthur was able to easily come out and help Jem and Scout‚ when they were being attacked by Bob Ewell‚ Scout wondered why he had never interacted in person with them before. This dialogue shows how Scout is growing up and how she is stepping into Arthur’s shoes to fully understand things she never did before. My dialogue adds on to two majors themes in the book. Also‚ it adds an explanation to the reader about Arthur Radley’s life and how

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     and my experiences with others and the world  reflect three of the first five stages of the archetypal journey. My journey starts with the  ordinary world‚ the call to adventure‚ and the meeting of the mentor.     Experiences in my ordinary world have shaped my beliefs and understandings of  the ordinary world. The ordinary world is the beginning of the hero’s journey. This is the  place of comfort for the hero‚ and where the hero intends to come if he/she must leave.  Before my call to adventure to play badminton

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    In Jungian psychology‚ there is one universal story. A hero‚ noble and kind‚ takes a journey‚ fights against evil‚ to save his people. He usually will have magical aid of one or more loyal friends. The hero will fall from grace and feel utter despair before he reaches his victory. Two examples of a hero’s journey are seen in the stories of both Beowulf and in King Arthur. In both stories‚ two men of noble birth fight for their land and glory. They both exemplify great manners and grace‚ such

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