Traits of a Hero What constitutes a Hero? Is it a person that is able fly across tall buildings and is invulnerable to most attacks‚ like a Superhero? Or is it a teacher‚ a preacher‚ or the next door neighbor? In childhood it can be someone fictional like Superman or Batman. Those Superheroes encourage children to do the right thing through imagination and creativity. Then there are those in real life‚ like Helen Keller or Rosa Parks‚ nonfictional characters that children grow up reading in
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Chenneal Hyman Ms.Posner English I April 7‚ 2013 Odysseus as a Hero When I was younger‚ I used to watch the figures on TV: athletes‚ singers‚ and actors trying to pick which one should be my hero. Granted they were fabulous‚ did being on TV make them a hero? From many sources that supply countless definitions‚ one can say that Homer’s Odysseus can fit the true ideal of a hero because he obtains self-control in rigorous situations‚ cleverness that outwits all mortals‚ and selfless that at many
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The Hero Archetype The hero archetype according to Carl Jung can be defined as road map that leads to “a successful assimilation of the conscious rational mind with the unconscious”. In the story Gilgamesh this hero has all of the aspects that makes a hero according to Jung. He has the support of supernatural beings‚ proves himself many times‚ leaves his land‚ and he also has a unusual circumstance of birth. These are all of the elements of a hero archetype. Gilgamesh is told not to be 100
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Nick Mungillo English 105 Rough Draft #1 September 18th‚ 2014 Different hero’s can take many different journeys‚ but Joseph Campbell has shown that there are patterns that can be recognized throughout each and every unique yet similar journey. These recognizable patterns can be found in any way shape or from when dealing with a hero story. One story that is a prime example of a true “hero’s journey” is the story of Mr. Incredible from the movie The Incredibles. His powers include super strength‚ agility
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Rodgers 1 Haley Rodgers Mrs. Brasel English IV/ Block3 30 January 2013 Beowulf"s Heroism Superman‚ Spiderman‚ and Batman are heroes. They possess the traits that are needed in to be considered a hero. Beowulf shows he is a hero through both his wisdom and fortitude throughout his adventures. Wisdom is one of the traits of hero. Wisdom is the ability to make the right judgment‚ the right decision‚ because the situation is fully understood. A wise person has a complete understanding of the situation
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Hero’s Journey‚ where a similar plot is used every time to create a story proven to be successful. A great example of this would be Disney’s Hercules‚ a story of the demigod Hercules who loses his powers and must redeem himself by becoming a true hero. With godlike strength‚ he defeats Hades and proves himself a true hero by being compassionate and chivalrous‚ and showing anyone can be hero regardless of if they have strength. The plot of Hercules follows the three phases of the Hero’s Journey closely
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Kayla Duplan Kristy McClain CMC Composition 1 10 June 2013 A Long Journey Ever since I graduated from high school‚ I look back on my childhood‚ and I can conclude that my childhood is filled with a lot of exciting events. Field trips‚ receiving many awards‚ making friends and participating in many sports are the highlights of my childhood. The first day of school can be frightening‚ I was scared because I didn’t know what to think about school.. This is how I felt about my first day of
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My Journey Reflecting on my 17 years of life gives me a since of accomplishment on what I’ve become in these past years. Even though I wasn’t the kid on the block with the best outfit or cleanest shoes‚ I always knew I was very fortunate as a child. My mother has always been there for me and she’s loved me in a way no one else could‚ as for my father‚ he has been a huge support as far sports‚ and someone to get advice from. I realized that the people I’ve surrounded myself by play a big role in
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Growing up we live through thousands of moments that shape and define us. How does one choose just one moment that determines adulthood when many little moments make up this journey. Going to a restaurant and finally having your feet touch the floor. A monumental moment for me as child when I felt I was finally becoming an adult. Sitting in the front seat of my moms car for the first time. Finally getting those braces off after three terrible years. Making a phone call and sending a real email. These
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Tragic Hero From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia A tragic hero is a protagonist with a tragic flaw‚ also known as fatal flaw‚ which eventually leads to his demise. The concept of the tragic hero was created in ancient Greek tragedy and defined by Aristotle. Usually‚ the realization of fatal flaw results in catharsis or epiphany. The tragic flaw is sometimes referred to as an Achilles ’ heel after the single fatal flaw of the Greek warrior Achilles. [citation needed] Aristotelian tragic
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