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    Bo Jackson: An Epic Hero

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    up‚ he knew there was something abnormal about the things he could do compared to others. All the people around him saw it too and questioned it. His abilities surpassed even pros and seemed to come close to even the legends. Bo Jackson is an epic hero in that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage‚ a noble born‚ and a great warrior. Bo is capable of great strength that is unimaginable to those around him. Bo himself has incredible strength and which most people resort to lifting

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    A Hero Journey

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    A Journey That Needs To Be Known A jouenry to the unkown.A journey is an act of traveling from one place to another.A hero is a person‚ who is admired or‚ idealized forcourage ‚ outstanding achievments‚or noble qulites.Now let me introduce you to a Hero Journey. It is a fundemental peradigm of human experince that is frequently the basis for wrtiten stories‚drama‚ and film.This comes from the mythologist Joseph Campbell.The stages and archetypes of the jpourny have been developed and appiled to film

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    epic similes to reveal his attitude towards heroic values‚ while seeming to primarily portray Satan as the obvious protagonist‚ and thus the epic hero. Yet‚ using these extended comparisons in the end allows Milton to make known his true views on heroic values‚ and actually glorify Adam through his religious commitments to God as the ultimate epic hero of Paradise Lost‚ instead of Satan. One example of Milton using an epic simile to portray his attitude towards heroic values is introduced

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    Who Is Marie Curie A Hero

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    A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. Marie Curie exemplifies all of these qualities. Growing up in the late 1800’s Curie outshined all expectations. She became famous for discovering Radium and Polonium and helped pioneer the beginnings of modern science. Marie Curie is a true hero because of how she handled her early struggles in life‚ her scientific discoveries‚ her determination in a time when women weren’t appreciated‚ and

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    A poem written by an anonymous author over one hundred years ago has described that an Anglo-Saxon hero always has the qualities of courage‚ generosity‚ and faithfulness. This poem is Beowulf and in this poem those three qualities apply to one character‚ Beowulf. Now Beowulf is described as “the strongest of the Greats-greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world.” (Lines 110-111) Not only the strongest but this might warrior is also the most courageous of the poem as well. On lines

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    Some people believe that a hero should be strong‚ brave‚ and smart. Others believe that a hero should be someone who gives back to the community. I believe that my mom fits the criteria for a hero because she is a moral person who is exceptional at her obligations. I admire my mom because of her caring nature for my sister and me‚ her hard work ethic‚ and her outgoing and friendly personality. My mom cares for my sister and me by cooking and serving dinner‚ enforcing house rules‚ and doing the

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    the national revolution that the people were most united‚ most involved and most active on the fight for freedom. Almost always the leader of the revolution becomes the principal hero of his people. The unity between the people and the leader enhances the effects of both. In our case‚ Rizal‚ our national hero was not the leader of our revolution. In fact‚ he refused to be associated with it. He said in his manifesto that he was only for the reforms and that reforms must willingly come

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    My Teacher, My Hero

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    Filipino Worker who is ready to bear the pain of being alone just to provide his family a comfortable life? Or is it a mom who has to work two jobs to support her children and still make them feel the love they need? But what really makes a person a hero? Behind these great people are strong foundations that guide and develop them all throughout. Education is one of the greatest gift mankind can ever receive. It is vital to anybody. The role played by teachers becomes very significant since they

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    Which is better? To be a king or to be a hero? To those who are deeply infatuated with the feeling of complete power and authority‚ the correct answer is a king. To those who get a thrill from being responsible for the wellbeing of others; or to those who are fascinated by the thought of being a legend and their name going down in history‚ the correct answer is a hero. Beowulf chose to become the latter of the two previous choices‚ despite what the population wanted. Beowulf cared more for the heroic

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    What comes to mind when envisioning the aspects of a hero? An innovator? A fearless fighter? While those elements can be true‚ loyal‚ dauntless and determined are more suitable to describe Norman Bethune. This Canadian doctor was born in Gravenhurst Ontario. He was idolized by citizens all over the country for his dedication and endless commitment towards his patients. During the Spanish Civil War‚ nearly 2000 Canadians travelled to Spain to fight for the Republic‚ and as a result‚ almost half didn’t

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