feeling. Would you stand up for someone if it meant people would dislike you? Atticus‚ from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird said “People generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for.” He knows that people won’t want to believe that tom is innocent but he still tries. Atticus understands hardships and will stand up for anyone who needs it. Everyone in life has to make a sacrifice. In this case Atticus gave up is reputation. The way he took pride in sticking up for a man of color
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Heroism is usually linked to famous figures who go up against all odds to save others‚ like Beowulf‚ who fought monsters to save his people. But is courage something that all of us have‚ or is it just something that these special people have? Heroism is something I think all of us have in common‚ even if it shows up in different ways based on the situation. Heroes aren’t just a small group of people; everyone has the power to be one‚ whether they’re doing small acts of kindness or big acts of sacrifice
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Odysseus The Cunning The Epic Poem The Odyssey written by Greek poet Homer follows the adventures of epic hero Odysseus‚ whose main objective is to return home to his family. Throughout his adventures‚ his heroism is displayed in a plethora of brave acts. Odysseus in The Odyssey possesses the archetype of a hero as proven several times in his adventures. Odysseus manifests a heroic personality because of how many times he swoops in to save the day against all odds. An example of this is when Odysseus
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Ancient Heroism of Western and Eastern Have you ever thought about the differences and similarities in the heroines in two far-away lands with two totally different cultural backgrounds in ancient time? The river of history is flowing slowly; every country and every era have its own heroine who is being recognized by their own ways. In the story of the Bible‚ a woman named Judith in ancient Israel who made the ignominious defeat of the Assyrians‚ an army bent on world domination. Meanwhile‚ on the
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In a “ Mystery in Heroism” collins was too stubborn to back out of running across the battle in order to get water from the well‚ all his comrades either mocked him or told him he could not do it. After proving them all wrong by coming back alive and with water it ends up spilling. No one believed he could or would do it‚ saying things like “well if yeh want a drink so bad‚ why don’t yeh go git it!” in a mocking manner. But he proved them wrong by going to his captain and saying “ captain‚ i want
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What makes a hero to you? Is it being brave‚ strong‚ bold‚ or even saving the world? Well‚ according to Joseph Cambell‚” The moral objection (of heroism) is that of saving people‚ or person‚ or idea...sacrificing…for…. Something‚” (Marlantes 3). In the story the Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ the king of Ithaca‚ shows all the characteristics of being a hero. The traits that Odysseus portrays is being clever‚ determined‚ and brave. To begin‚ one of the qualities that I admired most about Odysseus was the fact
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do you think makes a hero ideal? Bravery‚ admirable courage‚ wit‚ and a dose of good deeds. The Odyessy written by Homer has one such hero Odysseus that has his heroism often questioned. Odysseus has enough bad instances‚ but mostly he remains a hero that desperately seeks his home. Odysseus has enough bad moments that question his heroism because of the bad decisions he takes for his crew and himself. On an unknown island that Odysseus and his crew landed (Circe’s) he foolishly sends his men out
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small acts of heroism are relatable to the non-super humans therefore have a powerful influence and more meaning. The movie plays on the idea that the greatest heroes are normal people who do simple heroic acts of kindness. You don’t have to be supernatural to be a hero in fact it takes a lot more effort to go out of your way to help people. An example of this was when he was working in the insurance company and he gave away quotes to the people who needed help. This act of heroism is achievable
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“When you put good will out there it’s amazing what can be accomplished” (Paul Walker).” Most people think a hero is a person who will assist you through your bad times. Also the hero is helpful and will protect you through the bad times. Heroism is a person who helps you a hero puts him/her person first. The Hero is not selfish a hero is helpful. Most people think this hero are helpful and not selfish. They are Martin Luther King Jr‚ Cesar Chaves‚ Mother Teresa‚ Fire Fighter and Paul Walker.
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will‚ wit and an iron suit‚ a vigilante with a volatile mask is trying to save the world from nuclear destruction. As a satire of superhero genre‚ Alan Moore‚ the author of the original comic book‚ brought out the ultimate question of “schoolboy heroism”: is it possible for a man to judge or save the world through their own morality and determination? Are they still relevant when the incoming destruction
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