On the subject of heroism‚ Maya Angelou once wrote that “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people” (Angelou). The general picture that comes to mind when the word “hero” is said is the idea of Superman or Wonder Woman; however‚ a true hero is anyone who tries to make their world a better place. Odysseus‚ the hero in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey‚ fought in the Trojan War and embarked on a ten year journey to return to his kingdom‚ Ithaca. During his
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and traditions? In essence this question pits Gandhi against Aurobindo. In a nutshell‚ Gandhi held a simplistic view of Hinduism while Aurobindo acknowledged its complexity. Moreover‚ these two great thinkers embody the age-old duel between monism and dualism. Despite having grown up in front of similar backdrops‚ each man responded in a different way—forming two distinct philosophies. The foundation of Gandhi’s thoughts was the Advaita Vedanta. Gandhi believed Brahman alone was reality— everything
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In one of the masterpiece book about politics The Prince‚ Machiavelli defined the notion of politics as war and politics form an organic whole while war is a political instrument‚ politics itself is warlike activity. In this perspective‚ violence seen as an inevitable factor in politics. focus the unity of ends and means. This argument claims that the means creates the kind of end that ultimately is achieved; violence and unjust action as means will simply reinforce those kinds of behavior in whatever
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Odysseus‚ the hero of The Odyssey‚ has found himself in many interesting‚ as well as dangerous‚ predicaments. Although these predicaments were extremely challenging‚ Odysseus always found a way to survive. His survival depended on his mind and body combined. Without this important balance of thought and strength‚ it is obvious that Odysseus would not have made it home safely‚ or he may have not even made it home at all. Throughout The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Odysseus showed amazing personal qualities
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“kilig” is the most I really felt. I fell in love with what Penelope and Odysseus have a kind of love. Although it differs from reality‚ I must say that I’ve hoped that someday‚ I could still find my Odysseus in my life. Odysseus displays the essential traits of an epic hero: strength‚ nobility‚ confidence‚ courage‚ and the love of glory. He gains fame through his intellect and cunning. Same as with all other heroes‚ Odysseus possesses pride‚ which causes him to do really stupid things. He refused
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Changed World “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mohandas Gandhi. Both Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi lived by that quote. Nelson Mandela forever changed South Africa‚ dismantling apartheid‚ while Mohandas Gandhi changed the world when he fought for freedom of British rule in India. Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela had many similarities; in fact‚ Gandhi inspired Mandela. Mandela and Gandhi mostly used peaceful methods to achieve their goals‚ but Mandela used semi-violent
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Gandhi: The Father of a Nation “Nearly everything you do is of no importance‚ but it is important that you do it.” -Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Gandhi is known internationally and by all ages‚ whether old or young‚ for his practically one-handed defeat of the powerful British Empire. Mohandas Gandhi‚ often called Mahatma‚ a name meaning reverence or loving respect and more specifically Great Soul‚ or Bapu‚ meaning father‚ was born on October 2‚ 1869 and assassinated on January 30
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one-way event in which the leader only affects the followers. India is the largest democratic country in the world. It has given some great leaders to the world like Mahatma Gandhi‚ J.L.Nehru‚ and Indira Gandhi. But can you imagine a foreign woman can be the main leader of that country. It was not possible before but when Sonia Gandhi took over as the president of the India’s Congress Party in 1999 the whole scenario of the Indian politics changed. At that time‚ the Indian Congress Party was in deep water;
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destiny. Their influence is evident in determining the outcome of every adventure and obstacle that the hero‚ Odysseus‚ faces during his lengthy‚ perilous journey home following the events of the Trojan War. Man’s free will is overshadowed throughout this epic poem by the use of prophecy or the direct influence of the gods to ultimately foretell and decide the outcome. The choices Odysseus makes may have direct consequences and influence on his life‚ gaining or denying him favor with the gods
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Spiderman. Whereas vigilantes are members of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority‚ typically because the law enforcement is thought to be inadequate. A prime example of a super hero is superman who uses his powers to protect the city and disguises his identity on a regular basis. An example of a vigilante is the members in the series “Kickass”. They are normal people disguising themselves to be crime fighters and protect their
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