Movies‚ which show more and tell less‚ allow potential heroes to prove their heroism with actions and not words. Each movie that we watched for class showed heroism in a different way‚ much like the ancient Greek and Roman poems told about heroism in a different way. Partially a product of their time‚ each movie approached a World War in a way that reflected the values of their time‚ much like how Odysseus’s cunning was praised by the Greeks and condemned by the Romans. However‚ I think that the
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Brianna Pearson Core-2 Date-9/30/12 Heroism Poem A hero can be real or fictional but either way a hero goes through the same stages and has choices to make to help others at whatever cost. Someone may not seem like they could be a hero but by doing what they can‚ could help make a huge difference in someone’s life. Being a hero is not always what movies and comic books make it out to be; a hero can be a regular person being generous. Making
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Odysseus The Cunning The Epic Poem The Odyssey written by Greek poet Homer follows the adventures of epic hero Odysseus‚ whose main objective is to return home to his family. Throughout his adventures‚ his heroism is displayed in a plethora of brave acts. Odysseus in The Odyssey possesses the archetype of a hero as proven several times in his adventures. Odysseus manifests a heroic personality because of how many times he swoops in to save the day against all odds. An example of this is when Odysseus
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As the great Arthur Ashe once put it “True heroism is remarkably sober‚ very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost‚ but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” The epic‚ Odyssey by Homer highlights the determination of a certain character to return to his homeland and family after many years at war. However‚ with determination comes important decisions to do what is right and what is best for all. In most cases‚ a hero must take some kind of guidance from his acquaintances
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From the epic poem by Homer‚ The Odyssey‚ Odysseus lack heroism presented in his actions. His success is due to the fact‚ he is able to intelligently apply himself in dire situations. However the majority of feats are unnecessary‚ as he tends to indulge in these predicaments due to his selfishness and curiosity. For example‚ at the time of Lotus Eaters‚ Odysseus sets course to the Lotus Eaters to discover who are natives of the island. His curiosity ended up of 3 of his men getting paralyzed and
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12-10-16 The Odyssey In The Odyssey written by Homer‚ Odysseus once said‚” Be strong‚ saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” Some may say his weakness interfere with his heroism. I believe that his courage‚ intelligence‚ and ambition are what make him a perfect model of an epic hero. Odysseus is a perfect model of an epic hero
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Hero‚“a person who... has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal figure”(dictionary.com). In Homer’s “The Odyssey”.The protagonist Odysseus is fighting his way to get back to his kingdom Ithaca and family.During his journey he encounters many hindrances from his antagonists.Overcoming his obstacles makes Odysseus a hero. When Odysseus leaves his beloved Ithaca‚to engage in battle in the Trojan war‚“He fought only to save himself and to bring his
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What makes a hero to you? Is it being brave‚ strong‚ bold‚ or even saving the world? Well‚ according to Joseph Cambell‚” The moral objection (of heroism) is that of saving people‚ or person‚ or idea...sacrificing…for…. Something‚” (Marlantes 3). In the story the Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ the king of Ithaca‚ shows all the characteristics of being a hero. The traits that Odysseus portrays is being clever‚ determined‚ and brave. To begin‚ one of the qualities that I admired most about Odysseus was the fact
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do you think makes a hero ideal? Bravery‚ admirable courage‚ wit‚ and a dose of good deeds. The Odyessy written by Homer has one such hero Odysseus that has his heroism often questioned. Odysseus has enough bad instances‚ but mostly he remains a hero that desperately seeks his home. Odysseus has enough bad moments that question his heroism because of the bad decisions he takes for his crew and himself. On an unknown island that Odysseus and his crew landed (Circe’s) he foolishly sends his men out
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Heroism is being a leader and a helper for other people’s well being. Like spider man‚ a fictional hero‚ he was once bullied and he understood how it felt to need someone to help. But once he got his superpowers and he started saving people’s lives‚ he understood even more how important it is to help other people. He shows great heroism because he is not afraid‚ he is daring‚ and cares about the safety of his community. Of course‚ Odysseus isn’t your friendly neighborhood spider man. Odysseus is
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