Are exceptional athletes heroes ? Heroics is used very broadly and can consist of many different aspects of ones= feats or achievements. While researching this topic‚ I have found that there are numerous ways to describe a hero. What makes a hero? I have determined in my opinion‚ that the word Ahero@ consists of ones accomplishments‚ actions or service that leads to the betterment of others. From my definition of the word‚ exceptional athletes do have the potential to be heroes. The word hero
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"Johnny looked around‚ slapping his pockets nervously. ’We gotta get outa here. Get somewhere. Run away. The police’ll be here soon’" (57). Hinton is insisting indirectly that Ponyboy is a hero. In several ways‚ Ponyboy has gallant moments and completes heroic deeds. Gallantly‚ Ponyboy was a hero to Johnny‚ mentally and physically‚ as a supporter after he killed Bob. Ponyboy showed his fidelity to Johnny when he ran away. He helps Johnny survive in an unfamiliar area with the deed of murdering a living
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credibility in regards to being a classical heroic family‚ their ability to cooperate with one another in the brief moments of crisis suggest they are at least partially heroic. Each living member of the Bundrens has a different motive for wanting to travel to Jefferson. Dewey Dell wishes to rid herself of a baby‚ Vardaman wants a train‚ Anse hopes to find a new wife‚ and so on. These selfish desires of each family member contrast them from a typical heroic family. Their inability to help one another
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boldly states that he will kill Grendel. Beowulf’s skills are often found in heroic characters‚ such as supernatural abilities‚ knowledge‚ and mythical weaponry. Beowulf engages in conflict with Grendel‚ yet like no other man he fights with no armor or weapons. Beowulf states that “Grendel is no braver‚ no stronger than I am! I could kill him will my sword; I shall not (Beowulf 677-679”. Beowulf containing his heroic knowledge knows that Grendel has casts a spell to prevent swords from penetrating
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of the griot in sub-Saharan African Culture was to transfer cultures through oral communication. They were often professional singers and storytellers that told oral traditions including stories‚ histories‚ epics‚ and other accounts. The story of Sundiata was told by the griots. 2. The introduction to bananas encouraged a fresh migratory surge. The cultivations of bananas increased the food supplies available and allowed the Bantus to expand more rapidly. The arrival of camel quickened the pace
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the danes from the demon Grendel and for that Beowulf is a hero. Beowulf has a lot of herioc qualities such as courage‚ bravery‚ and itelligence. Beowolf is all of these characterics and more. In this poem it really shows what it takes to be a true heroic figure. In order to be a herioc leader or figure it takes alot of herioc quilites like courage‚ bravery‚ and itelligence. Beowuld had a lot of courage in order to deffet Grendel the demon. Beowuld couldn’t of done
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them the heroic distinction. This paper will seek to show that Beowulf is the "most" heroic figure based on his adherence to the heroic ethos. Also‚ the character of Gilgamesh will be used as a means of comparison to further showcase the heroic nature of Beowulf. The heroic ethos is a set of values that prioritize and glorify the valor of an individual. The motivation of the hero is to garner fame and immortality in legend‚ resulting in feats of excellence. Characteristics of the heroic ethos
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At the beginning of both stories‚ Ariel and Theseus show a pride that is not necessary to their heroic journeys. In Ariel’s case‚ after her father destroyed her grotto‚ she went to Ursula to find a way to become human to be with Eric‚ away from the sea‚ and an undermining way to displease her father (Clements and Musker). This action is not very heroic as the stereotype shows how heroes are supposed to be selfless when all Ariel was trying to accomplish was a way to get back
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several times since it was written‚ as an example of the different forms of love that exist. There are three types of love featured in this play: patriarchal‚ heroic‚ and romantic love. Patriarchal love is thought
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While "Have at thee!" the Arthurian battle cry from Monty Python’s Search for the Holy Grail‚ is a far a-hem cry from the modern day hero’s‚ the essence remains the same. Many aspects of culture have been wholly altered‚ but society’s quest for a hero has remained. Each people of the ancient times had a matchless idol that was unto his self the embodiment of cultural perfection. In more recent eras‚ where societies vary exceedingly‚ people have relied on scores of heroes. The United States is deemed
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