sword and spear‚ and a master of war strategy. Most of the challenges and adventures in his return voyage from Troy show us this even if we had no idea of his great heroic stature and accomplishments in the Trojan war. I found in my reading of the Odyssey that most of the trials the gods place upon him are readily faced with heroic means. These challenges are not necessarily welcomed by Odysseus but accepted as part of his role. He is the hero‚ its his lot to wield sword and shield and bravely
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CONCEPT OF KLEOS IN THE ODYSSEY Heroic glory occupies a very crucial place in the Indo-European epic tradition‚ because the Greek society is a shame culture‚ in which being honoured is one of the primary purposes of people ’s lives. Hence‚ the concept of kleos formed an essential part of the bardic tradition which helped the people to maintain the heroic stature of the mythical heroes from generation to generation. This is why‚ it has got an important place in the Greek epics also. In The Odyssey
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And I shall fulfil that purpose‚ prove myself with a proud deed or meet my death here in the mead-hall." ( Lines 632-638) I believe that Beowulf is a responsible hero because he knows that his people are depending on him‚ so he knows he has a duty to fulfill. Beowulf stayed and finished what he had started when he also had to kill Grendel’s mother when she came seeking vengeance. Not only is Beowulf responsible he also has many other heroic characteristic
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accomplished by anyone. All twelve of the tasks that Hercules was to perform didn’t not require much intelligence or cleverness‚ just strength. In many Greek myths there are no brains involved in the deed or action executed‚ just senseless killing and other tests of strength. On the other hand Spiderman performs his heroic acts with
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Epic Heroes The traditional epics are long narrative poems about heroes with unusual lives like Beowulf‚ performing great deeds which were beyond the capabilities of ordinary men. Some of these epics are based on the exploits of real historical figures‚ but these exploits became greater over time that often they became super human beings. Mighty Thor is a creation by writer Stan Lee. He based his hero from the Norse legendary god‚ Thor‚ of the old Viking stories. The author made Thor more than
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fight well in battle. If you don’t fight well or bravely you still have a possibility of death. If you are doomed‚ no matter how you fight you’re going to die. 2. In what ways is the code by which Beowulf fights like the Greek heroic code and different? The Greek heroic code involves fighting bravely and winning honor and it is different because it applies to everyone and has a strong sense of doom. 3. Is there a good reason for Roland not to blow his horn when Oliver asks him to? No. It is
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Tolkien’s novel‚ The Hobbit is an adventurous tale of Bilbo Baggin’s heroic journey as he is hired to save the Arkenstone from the Lonely Mountain where a terrifying dragon dwells. Along this journey he is accompanied by some brave dwarfs and a wise wizard. According to Harmon‚ an epic includes “vast settings‚ a hero of great importance‚ deeds of great valor or requiring superhuman courage‚ supernatural forces‚ and a style of sustained elevation‚” (Harmon 176). Many of these elements are displayed
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countries in fact; people will stop at nothing to be respected or rather honored. Honor and respect are like brothers‚ sharing many of the same qualities and morals for you give respect to those that deserve to be honored. Honor is purchased by the deeds we do‚ by being “trustworthy‚ loyal‚ helpful‚ courteous‚ kind‚ obedient‚ cheerful‚ thrifty‚ brave‚ clean and reverent”(scout law)‚ we earn honor. However honor has evolved over time‚ but like a sequel to a movie‚ it just isn’t as good as the
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of the Mock-Epic Conventions in The Rape of the Lock Many authors use mock-epic conventions when writing poetry. Mock-epic convention‚ by definition‚ is a type of satire that treats petty human occurrences as if they were extraordinary or heroic. Mock-epics often will be parodies of serious classical epics‚ but in a more humorous way. Alexander Pope’s mock-epic poem‚ The Rape of the Lock‚ is one of the best known examples of the use of characteristics of epic conventions and the use of gods
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The definition of a hero is a character whose ultimate goal is to help those in need while remaining within the law. This hero may have a traumatic past; however‚ must be able to overcome the past in order to help others. An anti-hero has similar motives as a hero; however‚ lack the positive attributes connoted of a hero. A hero has the desire for helping others; in addition‚ has typical traits: looks‚ reputation‚ honesty‚ integrity‚ and responsibility. An anti-hero lack said traits; however‚ intentionally
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