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    Byronic Hero

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    Byronic Hero – Romantic Hero – Tragic Hero – Anti-Hero During the Romantic Era‚ a hybrid of the Romantic Hero evolved out of the writings of Lord Byron and the combination tragic hero/romantic hero/anti hero characterization of many of the protagonists in Gothic Novels. Frankenstein is considered one of the Gothic Novels that developed out the the Romantic Era. The “heroes” in Frankenstein could fit into the Byronic Hero category or be classified as Romantic‚ Tragic‚ or Anti Heroes. Lady Caroline

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    A Fathes Hero

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    Jessica Ramos Darren Meritz English 1302 February 12‚ 2013 A Father’s Hero “Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” (Plato) For Father Mulcahy having heroes in his childhood was beneficial because Plato provided an easy comforting getaway‚ Joe proved that Father Mulcahy could defend himself‚ and together both Joe and Plato provided balance in Father Mulcahy’s life. After given the chance to

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    mythes and heros

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    Mythes et Héros I) Heroes def : in Latine and Greek mythology is a semi-god. A hero can have an important role an has to be brave. -> In the human being world‚ a hero is somebody who does remarkable actions with an exceptional courage. The poet C. Hoove has written « Trail » to denounce oppression in Zimbaboue. In that way he fought against censorship and for freedom. So‚ he is a kind of a hero because he is not afraid of the authoritarian regime of Robert Mugabe. -> The husband of

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    Authority & Individual

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    In Fahrenheit 451‚ written by Ray Bradbury‚ authority is viewed as ruthless and the individual is portrayed as innocent. This is also emphasised in two related texts‚ Whose Life Is It Anyway? By Brian Clark‚ and Shawshank Redemption‚ directed by Frank Darabont. The themes of ruthlessness and innocence are exemplified throughout all three texts‚ through the concept of the authority and the individual. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451‚ authority is depicted as ruthless. This is shown throughout the

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    Hero Honda

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    Hero Honda Introduction: The Indian two-wheeler industry is experiencing a major shift in its shape and structure. The established players in the industry are taking a hard look at their portfolio of products and are in the process of reshuffling them to meet the expectations of customers. The beneficiary is of course the consumer‚ who has an increased array of products to choose from. The last four-five years have brought about a great change in the consumer preferences for two-wheelers

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    Individual Rights

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    Individual Rights To be respected: When I am at my placement which is a day care centre for the elderly‚ I treat patients with respect; I do this by talking politely to the patients‚ knocking on the door before I entered patient’s room and asking them how they wish to be named (e.g. Mr‚ Mrs) To be treated as an individual: While I was at placement I treat everyone as an individual‚ I did this by talking to the patients and finding out about their interests and watching how they act. I did not

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    my hero

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    about what a hero is. They come in many shapes‚ sizes‚ have different characteristics‚ values‚ and beliefs. For me‚ a hero is someone who is willing to put a hundred percent effort into protecting you from pain. They will stop at nothing to provide you with the security of safety; and will share with you the knowledge required for survival. A hero doesn’t have to have impeccable character‚ high importance in society‚ or have a classic sandwich named after them in the local pub. A hero just needs to

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    Qualities of a Hero

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    QUALITIES OF A HERO Sacrifice - is the forfiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim. Determination - is a fixed intention or resolution; a firmness of purpose or resolve. Loyalty - is the feeling of allegiance or the act of binding oneself to a course of action. Courage - is that firmness of spirit and swell of soul which meets danger without fear. Dedication - is a selfless devotion; complete and whole hearted fidelity or the act of binding

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    My Hero

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    Who is my hero or what is my hero‚ is it a super hero like superman‚ batman‚ or spider man out to save the world from danger. No. Is my hero a celebrity with fame‚ glam‚ and fortune. No. My hero is even better than that‚ more special than that‚ more braver than that‚ and more stronger than that. My hero is my mom. Through all odds no matter what destruction life has threw at my mother she never once admitted defeat and she has always presnted her self as a strong black woman. My mother has always

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    Definition Of A Hero

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    ran onto the highway after he snuck out of an open door at a community center. This man should be considered a hero. Heroes are all different types of people and aren’t always noticed. People are recognized as heroes when they are unique‚ selfless‚ and strong. I think that a hero should be unique. Heroes stand out from others and are different from everyone else. I think that a hero should stand out from others because it shows people that they shouldn’t be afraid of being different. Heroes should

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