To be honorable; is to be loved. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ Brutus‚ is the main and most known conspirator in the murder of Caesar‚ was an honorable man. Brutus had a choice within himself; he could either be loyal to his friend Caesar‚ or to Rome. He was honorable because he killed his friend out of the love for the greater good and the Romans. Brutus is an honorable man because he did what he thought was right for everyone not just himself‚ and because of that Brutus deserved the honor. Throughout
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Andromache’s talk with Hector to persuade him to stay in Troy‚ she mentions‚ "You‚ Hector-you are my father now‚ my noble mother‚ a brother too‚ and you are my husband‚ young and warm and strong"(Book 6‚ Lines 48-49). Andromache uses this metaphor to convey to Hector that he is her only family. Since she lost everyone in her family‚ she values Hector beyond her relatives because Hector is all she has left. Andromache pleading with Hector to stay in Troy also proves that she knows Hector will die if he leaves
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The characters‚ Achilles from Troy and Captain America from Captain America: Civil War are similar through their determination and fearlessness. Achilles shows his determination through his decisions. Captain America shows his determination through his decisions during tough times. Another trait Achilles possesses is fearlessness‚ which is shown through his actions for his loved ones. Captain America shows he is fearless through his decisions and actions toward what he thinks is right. Even though
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There are many similarities and differences between Achilles and Odysseus. They both are excellent warriors‚ strong‚ and have some type of authority‚ Achilles being the leader of the Myrmidons‚ and Odysseus the king of Ithaca. Both of them have to face several trials‚ and both of them have some desire for revenge. Odysseus wanted to slaughter the suitors for coming to the palace and being horrible guests‚ while Achilles seeks revenge for Hector for killing Patroclus. They both show compassion for
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characteristics‚ Beowulf and Achilles stand out above all mythical legends. Beowulf and Achilles define what it means to be an epic hero. Both heroes possess bravery in the battlefield against unique enemies‚ display strong leadership skills‚ and loyalty to their home country. Nevertheless‚ both characters imperfection and shortcomings give them qualities that modern day humans possess Both characters demonstrate the traits of bravery and leadership in the battlefield. Achilles is brave because he fought
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children holding hands in the dark” Achilles Quotes: * “earth is his element” * “with the pious resignation of the old man he will never become” * “he felt his soul change colour” * “like a man obeying the needs of some other darker agency” * “the gods continue to defy him” * “the tears he brings fall inwardly‚ his cheeks are dry” * “All this….is for you…but it is never enough” * “swiftness of foot is his special distinction….Achilles the runner” * “his runner spirit
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Hector Berlioz‚ son of Louis Berlioz and Marie Antoinette‚ born in France at the La Cote- Saint- Andre in December 1803‚ lived a great life to be a well-known French Romantic Composer. Hector did not start studying music till age 12 and with the lack of support of his parents never learned to play the piano. His lack of knowledge of ability to play the piano was both beneficial and detrimental to his works later in life as a composer. As he grew older‚ his parents pushed him towards studies in the
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they go through a psychological ordeal that will change them in the end (Reilly‚ n.d). This description of a modern hero by Ms. Reilly will be divided into several parts –all with different focus- to further prove Achilles as the better representation of a modern hero true. Achilles was a demigod‚ and that is a well-established fact repeatedly mentioned in many works about him. He was birth by sea nymph and minor goddess Thetis from her union with king Peleus. In terms of lineage‚ power‚ even looks
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Idea of the Hero’s A Review on the heroes Gilgamesh‚ Achilles‚ Aeneas‚ and Roland Over the past many years researchers have been studying the great hero’s (Gilgamesh‚ Achilles‚ Aeneas‚ and Roland) of the past. Just how great these heroes are is an exceptional question to most. Researchers agree to what extent of how great and far most these hero’s have come and to what extent they were driven. Below you will find conclusions addressing the following question: 1. What is there about these
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The definition of being honorable is someone with high respect. My personal definition of being honorable is that you think of others and the well-being of the earth and you are respectful. Vladimir Vernadsky is honorable because of his numerous discoveries about nature and the earth. Vernadsky was born on March 12‚ 1863 in Saint Petersburg‚ Russia. His father was a professor that taught political economy at the Moscow University‚ and his mother was a noblewoman. He started developing an interest
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