Her photographs almost allow the viewers to see into her gentle spirit. She was a special person to accurately document special times in history.…
She dared to challenge the entire system of justice. While she may have been thought of as stiff, the fact that she fought for so many people for nearly her entire life greatly makes up for any small personality quirks she may have had. She seems to be lacking the recognition she deserves, she should be more well-known for her efforts than she is today.…
When I was a little girl, I always believed a hero, perhaps a young prince, would save me from my awful parents. That prince would be my hero and we would live happily ever after. I know now, that’s not realistic, yet the media keeps pushing this ridiculous idea on little girls everywhere. They wait, in despair, for a prince who will never arrive. Heroes like this are classified into several schemas in literature. An epic hero is superhuman in contrast to the romantic hero who has humanistic faults but also his own strength. Each hero type has determination to accomplish something whether it be saving the girl or saving the village, but they differ in their actions. In Rob Reiner’s, The Princess Bride, he uses the…
In the book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” it starts off with the story of a women…
The qualities that make an epic hero are strength, courage a strong mentality, and the aspiration to achieve heroic acts. Many heroes are considered role models as they make brave decisions attempting to do something extraordinary. Heroes often fight against the causes of evil as they try to make the environment a better place. Hercules (son of Zeus) is one of the many known Gods to Greek mythology. He is supernatural and immortal. The hero has extraordinary strength, being the strongest man on earth he is sometimes he is unaware of the power he posses, Hercules is invulnerable. Although worshiped as a God, he was properly a hero.…
Cleopatra the VII (7th), was one of the most renowned female rulers in history, said to be one of the first famous feminists. The famous queen was the last person to rule Ancient Egypt after her death in 30 B.C. furthermore she is one of the most utmost remembered women in history. She made such an impact in history because of her strength, passion and charm in which she lived and died, as a strong woman who was determined to remain in power.…
Abigail Adams, an active letter writer, early feminist, and patriot, was an inspiring leader who used her intelligence and wit to open the doors for many significant things to come. Her accomplishments as a leader will never be forgotten and are very well respected. Every historical figure can be evaluated in different ways, using different criteria; but most people will agree that Abigail Adams contributed greatly to history, in providing both documentation and leadership.…
Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. She was a powerful woman who used her strength to assist others to a more improved life. Harriet was born a slave, she was an extremely hard working slave, even through tough situations. However, she was not treated properly compared to the tremendous work she did. Lastly, after Tubman ran away she made her knowledge useful by helping others runaway. Harriet always did the best of her ability.…
Epic Hero- (n.) a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements. Odysseus and Spiderman both fit this description. The characteristics they displayed in their daily lives make them deserving of this title. In the novel The Odyssey by Homer, the main character Odysseus must learn how to take special gifts given to him by a goddess and use them to keep him alive. By comparison, in the screenplay Spiderman by David Koepp, the main character Spiderman deals with the same problem. He must learn to use the powers given to him by fate and at the same time, save the world. Whenever the word Epic Hero is said, many times the characters, Odysseus and Spiderman follow. Those who want be recognized as an epic hero, must possess the specific attributes that make up these great men.…
As you can see, Harriet Tubman was a woman that represents true bravery and compassion. She devoted her life to helping hundreds of people escape from slavery and achieve the freedom they deserved. Additionally, she played a vital role in assisting the Union army in the civil war. Her commitment and passion for helping others is the reason why she is seen as an idol in the eyes of many people till this…
A hero is a person of distinguished courage who has outstanding qualities and abilities, and who is admired for brave and noble acts. An Anglo-Saxon hero is a person who has good leadership qualities, is able and willing to provide people with a sense of security, and is willing to go into danger despite possible harm to them. Beowulf, Roy Hobbs, and the Dark Knight are all three heroes that exhibit Anglo-Saxon qualities that have allowed them to evolve into something bigger than itself. All three heroes have shown Anglo-Saxon values which have allowed the newer generation of heroes such as the Dark Knight to still possess these values and qualities that were founded at an earlier date. I have found six qualities among the three heroes which they all happen to possess which include strength, loyalty, courage, bravery, confidence and honor. These six qualities have shown that no matter how new or old the hero is, they have all stayed true and evolved starting with the Anglo-Saxon era.…
A hero can be delivered to the world in numerous ways. One may be that they do something that represents them as a hero. Another could be that they serve as a role model for millions of people. However way they appear to the public they are a hero. One hero in particular is Oprah Gail Winfrey, also known as Oprah Winfrey and “one of the most powerful and wealthy people in show business,” (bio.). She exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero because of meeting and overcoming demons and monsters, being ruthless to her enemies, and her abilities to excel in skill, strength, and courage. Every epic hero must overcome the toughest obstacles to reach they’re goals.…
During his reign of Britain, King Arthur displayed many of the attributes that make a good leader. These qualities were shown through his heroic contributions. He demonstrated a profound ability to keep peace with others. As king, he treated the people of his country with great respect, ensuring that everything he did would keep them safe. King Arthur was the greatest leader of his era.…
Sir Winston Churchill was undoubtedly a powerful and influential person for Britain. Churchill had countless heroic actions in his lifetime from standing up to Adolf Hitler, reconstructing Britain, and escaping war captivity. Now that you have a little insight on Winston Churchill let me take you on an awe-inspiring journey into Churchill's life.…
Tolkein, J.R. R. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the…