characteristics that define a hero can be explained by the evolvement of societal norms and times that date back to the sovereignties of ancient heroes. All the way from 2‚500 BC with Sumerian hero Gilgamesh‚ and over to the 5h century BC Greek heroes‚ Odysseus and Oedipus‚ audiences are given a clear perception of the similarities as well as differences amongst those labeled as heroes today. The time period and societal norms hold a strong influence on the true meaning and definition of a hero. At the
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hero is someone who does something courageous or valiant‚ anyone can be a hero. A leader is someone who can easily take control of a situation and direct‚ take charge of people‚ or motivate people; only a select few people are truly natural leaders. Not all heroes are leaders‚ some in situations think of themselves and not the big picture. Most leaders can be heroes‚ it takes a lot of courage to take upon a responsibility and carry that throughout. Like Odysseus he was both a hero and a leader. He
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has ever been as blessed as you‚ or will be. While you were alive the army honored you like a god‚ and now that you are here you rule the death with might. You should not lament your death at all‚ Achilles.” Achilles “Don’t try to sell me on death‚ Odysseus. I’d rather be a hired hand back up on earth‚ slaving away for some poor dirt farmer‚ than lord it over all these withered dead.” Odyssey is trying to glorify the hero Achilles‚ telling him that he should not complain about his death because he’s
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In the story Odysseus by Homer in 800 B.C.‚ the main protagonist encountered the mythical creatures known as sirens and heard their song of death and deception. This creature in greek mythology has not only been portrayed in Homer’s work of course but also in Mary Atwood’s poem the "Siren Song". Farther than an age apart‚ both works demonstrate what the sirens do and their song of death however‚ they do not portray the creature the same way. For instance‚ in homer’s portrayal of the siren‚ they are
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up with a plan to save them. He decides to put a spear into the cyclopes eye after getting him drunk‚ making one of the other cyclopes move the huge stone. After being free he wastes no time to sail away from the island. The second example where Odysseus shows bravery is when he had to be tied to a chair to resist the song of the sirens. He showed bravery because he again‚ put his men before himself and remained loyal to the ship. No one could resist the song but luckily‚ he was strong enough
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The Diary of Captain Odysseus Entry 1 The smell of fresh entrails is so strong I must cover my mouth with a dirty rag as I write this. I am staring at my comrade‚ Lieutenant Dan‚ and observing his condition: a bone protruded out of his leg which moved with his rattling breath – it is a cruel fate to be confined to‚ to be a good soldier and merely wanting to return to the country he loved. His moaning seems synchronised with the rocking lifeboat‚ and his muscles‚ visible to the naked eye‚ writhed
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The Journey of Odysseus and Telemachos In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore‚ several themes are made evident‚ conceived by the nature of the time period‚ and customs of the Greek people. These molded and shaped the actual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefs of this characteristic were represented by the sheer reverence towards the gods and the humanities the Greek society exhibited‚ and are both deeply rooted within the story. In the intricate and
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People around the world were celebrating for the coming of 2013. In the USA‚ Clement‚ Fred and Walter attended the party held annually in the Times Square in New York. They drank alcoholic beverages and chatted amid millions of people feverishly to welcome the New Year. "Do you two think that human beings can go there?" asked Fred‚ with his finger pointing towards a tiny little star. "Why not? Nothing is impossible!" answered Walter confidently. All of them enjoyed the party and they almost forgot
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Karen Elliott Mrs. Mathis English 2327.01 June 23‚ 2011 Tecumseh and His Courageous Fight for the Shawnee Way of Life The Native American Indians inhabited the land of America long before the colonist arrived. After the colonist’s arrival‚ tension between them and the Native American Indians eventually led to an outbreak of war in which innumerable Indians and colonists perished. The Americans would not allow Tecumseh‚ “Shooting Star” and the Shawnee to remain on their own land (Wikipedia
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My fellow strong‚ and courageous Athenians‚ I have come to you all in the assembly to propose a solution that would help our city-state. I propose the following to the assembly. I believe that women should be able to be considered citizens‚ to attend an assembly‚ and have the same rights you all have. Before you all start to whisper among yourselves and go against my statement‚ just think about what it would mean if the women were considered citizens in our city-state. We would be so much powerful
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