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    A good leader should have four qualities to prove that they are capable of leading a group. The four qualities a leader should possess strength‚ intelligance‚ compassion‚ and most importantly courage. A leader who possesses these qualities is a good example of a leader who can lead their group wisely and carefully. Odysseus has all the qualities that a good leader should obtain in order to lead a group. The four qualities a leader should possess are: strength‚intelligence‚compassion and should be

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    Jonathan Lopez Beowulf’s Strength and courage shows that he’s a true epic hero because of the fact the he was able to defeat many monsters in this story Beowulf including the main monster Grendel and also it shows us how courageous Beowulf is. What shows that Beowulf is of noble birth and high position is that Beowulf’s author tells us that Higlac is related to Beowulf. “Higlac is my cousin and my king.”(143) Beowulf says in the story and what he was saying is that Higlac is his

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    Period 2 LA11H Hero he.ro [heeroh] (plural he.roes) 1. A man of distinguished courage or ability‚ admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. 2. A person who‚ in the opinion of others‚ has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child. That is the dictionary definition of a "hero". All of us have a hero. To some‚ a hero might be a favorite actor or fictional character. To others‚ a hero may be along

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    Tatooine. No Heroic qualities have been expressed at this point in Luke’s Journey‚ and really picks up later when the story develops into something deeper then it set out to be. Call to Adventure: Luke’s call to adventure starts when he finds a message from Princess Leia stored on R2-D2. In this part of

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    story of a man by the name of Odysseus and his travels home to Ithaca after being at war in the Battle of Troy for nine years. Odysseus encounters many challenges and obstacles through the many adventures that he faces on his way home. His challenge concluding the story is of finding a way to rid the suitors that pillage his kingdom in order to retrieve his position back as lord and husband to his wife‚ Penelope. As Odysseus went on many adventures‚ he displayed the qualities of cleverness‚ bravery‚ and

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    Heroic qualities come in many different ways Heroes come in many different forms‚ types of people‚ and circumstances. There are three different types of heroes in the following poems and short story. “A Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Still I Rise” each exemplify heroic qualities. One poem is a physical ability that enables the hero to come from his circumstance. The other hero is born into her circumstance by her race. Finally‚ the short story “Everyday Use” demonstrates the qualities of a hero

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    When Odysseus was disguised as an old beggar you threw a stool at him and abused and insulted the man. All of us suitors have caused hardship but you caused the most.” He retaliated and I kept quiet as all the suitors have seen this argument. I dismiss it and

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    Homeric times are reflected in the “Odyssey”? =The aspects in the social and political life in Homeric times that are reflected in the Odyssey are the leadership and hierarchy. These are depicted by kings‚ warriors and peasants who sometimes live un-heroic simple life.Other than that it shows the culture of the Greeks wherein if you will court a lady‚you should bring gifts. 2.What is the purpose of the many allusion to the legend about the homecoming of Agamememnon? =Agamemnon had an unhappy homecoming

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    In The Odyssey‚ Homer gives Odysseus qualities of cleverness and skill while he overcomes his obstacles. Odysseus and his men face these challenges when Poseidon’s son‚ Polyphemus‚ curses Odysseus and his men when Odysseus tells Polyphemus who blinded him. Polyphemus then prays to Poseidon who asks for chaos on Odysseus’ voyage home‚ and he would rather have him dead than return home hurt. Because of this‚ Odysseus faces many decisive tasks ahead of his embarkment back home. When he lands at the

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    A character cannot be considered a "hero" unless he has overcome some conflict. In most cases‚ this conflict includes another character or antagonist. Sometimes‚ the "hero" becomes a hero by overcoming some "bad" qualities or bad in themselves. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight‚ Gawain battles within himself. Sir Gawain is faced by the challenge of the Green Knight. The Green Knight appears in King Arthur’s court and gives an open invitation to anyone there "to strike one stroke for another"

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