Examples Of Heroism In The Odyssey
Sophia Kan Mrs. Josselyn English 9H Period 6 23 October 2024 The Essence of Heroism Malala Yousafzai, Batman, and Harry Potter are not just random people– they have more in common than what meets the eye. Though they may seem unrelated, they are all known for being heroes. They come from different backgrounds and fight for different things, yet their actions are enough to classify them as having “heroism”. Heroes like Odysseus from The Odyssey by Homer and the narrator’s father in They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, for example, are completely different individuals who are classified as heroes because of their brave actions. They both demonstrate how a hero is an individual who showcases bravery because they need to be willing to do risky
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When the Japanese-Americans in the camps were given loyalty questionnaires, George’s father did not want to serve or pledge loyalty to the country that did not care about his family, so he and George’s mother took the risk of answering “no-no” to the two infamous questions about serving and pledging allegiance, which would have resulted in them being sent to another camp. Several years later, George confronted his father and asked him why he made such a risky decision. In response, George’s father explained how he did it for the family. He revealed, “Yes, I can imagine you doing that, but I had you and the family to think about” (Takei et al 142). Staying firm in their beliefs during the questionnaire was a very brave and sacrificial choice, and ended up causing the family to relocate. However, in the end, this was the right thing to do to keep the family together and as safe as possible. George’s father explains that he made these perilous decisions for the good of others– he was a hero to George because of his undoubtable bravery for the family. When looking at the qualities that determine Odysseus and George Takei’s father as heroes, bravery is significantly seen in both of
When the Japanese-Americans in the camps were given loyalty questionnaires, George’s father did not want to serve or pledge loyalty to the country that did not care about his family, so he and George’s mother took the risk of answering “no-no” to the two infamous questions about serving and pledging allegiance, which would have resulted in them being sent to another camp. Several years later, George confronted his father and asked him why he made such a risky decision. In response, George’s father explained how he did it for the family. He revealed, “Yes, I can imagine you doing that, but I had you and the family to think about” (Takei et al 142). Staying firm in their beliefs during the questionnaire was a very brave and sacrificial choice, and ended up causing the family to relocate. However, in the end, this was the right thing to do to keep the family together and as safe as possible. George’s father explains that he made these perilous decisions for the good of others– he was a hero to George because of his undoubtable bravery for the family. When looking at the qualities that determine Odysseus and George Takei’s father as heroes, bravery is significantly seen in both of