Essay 2: Homer a Hero? When we think of heroes‚ we think of firemen‚ police officers‚ and soldiers. We don’t think of our neighbors‚ dads‚ or friends. Being a hero does not mean we have to put ourselves in front of danger all the time‚ it is about having the right qualities and displaying those qualities. Being a hero boils down to a few main qualities. These qualities‚ which can be exhibited in anyway‚ are qualities that are quite important to being considered a hero. The main qualities
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In the epic poem‚ “The Odyssey” a greek myth documented by Homer‚ Odysseus is a hero far from perfect who strives to return home. Odysseus deserves his reputation as a successful‚ courageous‚ and intelligent King of Ithaca. He deserves his reputation‚ because of his noble qualities defined by their society‚ along with his heroic actions. Countlessly faced with peril on their journey‚ Odysseus fights alongside his men fearlessly while maintaining the determination to return home. When his men eat
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In the Iliad‚ Homer mentions the Gods intervening with the mortals throughout the whole book. The gods are often used to show comic release throughout the seriousness of the war. But throughout the book‚ it seems that Homer portrays the gods to have more human like qualities than godly qualities. Throughout the book‚ Homer likes to portray the gods with mortal-human like qualities. The gods act very human like when they choose sides between the Greeks and Trojans; they fight among each other like
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characteristics that defined Greek and Roman epics. The writing styles of Homer and Virgil differ greatly in that‚ one is written in a Greek epic standpoint and the other is written in a Roman epic standpoint. In Homer’s The Iliad the warriors die heroic deaths to be remembered‚ which is common throughout the epic‚ Patroclus fighting and dying to Hector shows heroism because he fought alone and died alone against the greatest Trojan warrior. Homer wants the warriors to fight and to never give up or die trying
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In Homers masterpiece‚ The Odyssey‚ women are depicted in a certain way. They each display some part of three characteristics: Loyalty‚ wisdom‚ and beauty. Two women that represent these three qualities are Penelope and Athena. The Greeks value loyalty very high in women. You can tell throughout the book that its just fine for men to run off and be with whomever they please‚ but women must be loyal to their husbands. That is just the Greek culture. Right from the start‚ anyone can tell that Penelope
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In “The Iliad” by Homer‚ the swift runner Achilles fights the prince of Troy‚ Hector. After a comparison of the two heroes‚ there were more differences than similarities. This may be true‚ but both still are great warriors for their side; Achilles for the Archaeans and Hector for Troy. And while Achilles and Hector fight on opposing sides‚ both heroes demonstrate honor‚ sympathy‚ and determination. Even though Achilles and Hector on opposing sides‚ each demonstrates honor to those around them. Hector
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Sandra Lopez English I HP‚ Period 6 Miss Grabowski January 27‚ 2011 Odysseus as Epic Hero The Odyssey‚ written by Homer‚ describes an epic hero to be a mortal male‚ someone who goes on along‚ dangerous expedition‚ also who is very brave‚ intelligent‚ and responsible. He will face many conflicts yet always manages to prevail. Odysseus possesses all these traits and demonstrates it throughout the entire Odyssey‚ such as when Odysseus and his men become trapped in a Cyclops’ cave and he needs
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Homer Jay Simpson‚ the patriarch of the Simpson household on the Fox series "The Simpsons" is a childish‚ lazy man‚ whose hobbies include eating donuts‚ drinking Duff Beer‚ watching television‚ and sleeping. A victim of the "Simpsons gene" which allows for only Simpson women to possess the trait of intelligence‚ Homer is unfortunately as "dumb as a chimp" according to his father‚ Abe Simpson. However‚ it is mainly through the analysis of his simplistic thoughts and nature‚ that one can gain a real
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of the winter‚ and all prisoners were dressed badly. Elie ’s father passed away at the camp from dysentery. Elie had to continue going on without his father. They were later rescued at Buchenwald‚ and Elie was one of the very few to survive. Homer is a legendary ancient Greek epic poet. He is the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. The Odyssey mainly centers on the Greek hero Odysseus and his long journey home following the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca
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Homer is an important character in the novel Tomorrow‚ When the War Began by John Marsden because he is one of Ellie’s most trusted friends. Due to the challenges and trauma the war has put him through and a special connection with a girl named Fi‚ Homer has had the greatest character development. From being an immature‚ quick-witted boy to a man with strength and sensitivity. Even though readers cannot relate‚ we can still empathize and admire Homer’s actions. At the beginning of the novel‚ Ellie
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