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    makes a person a hero? A hero is a person who puts others lives in front of theirs and treats those people as the main priority. In the book‚ The Odyssey‚ the protagonist‚ Odysseus‚ does not fit into this definition of a hero‚ although I consider him a leader. The reasons behind my disagreement with Odysseus not being a hero is because he drove his crew into a lot of trouble that was caused by his selfishness and care of his own reputation. Some might argue that Odysseus is a hero and I have an understanding

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    should be a good person at core and that others feel compelled to care about him. According to Aristotle‚ a tragic hero should make make errors and judgment and his perception of reality is distorted. He also believed that a tragic hero should “elicit both pity and fear from the audience” (Characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragic Hero). In his Poetics‚ Aristotle also wrote that a tragic hero should be “...a man who is not eminently good and just‚ yet whose misfortune is brought about not by vice or depravity

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    UNSUNG HERO 1 In this world of athletes and actors who are revered as heroes‚ there stands apart one unsung hero who‚ with her quiet strength‚ wisdom‚ and courage‚ has done more to shape my life than any other. She has encouraged every endeavor I have attempted‚ from comic strip art to journalism to performance music (where I have found my home)‚ all while standing behind me and applauding my efforts. Her support has meant the world to me because so many have encouraged me to turn toward "sensible"

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    Analysis of Beowulf as an Epic Hero The definition of a hero from ancient times to present day has evolved greatly‚ but they often still possess characteristics synonymous across all cultures and timespans. In modern times‚ they are often thought of as role models for others to live up to‚ and are generally humble‚ honest‚ and not afraid to put others in front of themselves. In ancient times‚ more emphasis was put on strength and fearlessness‚ and epic heroes were often saviors of the land‚ sent

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    saved. The word hero is passed around too much these days. A hero is not a football player that scores the game-winning touchdown or the goaltender who saves his team from a loss. A hero is usually an ordinary person that did extraordinary things. A true hero is really never a hero at all; at least not in their own mind. However‚ there are various cases today in which we see the exact opposites of these characters‚ the anti-heroes. The anti-hero is one who cannot be classified as a hero‚ for that said

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    Oedipus Tragic Hero Essay

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    define what makes a tragedy. In each tragedy‚ there must be a tragic hero to carry out the plot of the story.

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    Creon Tragic Hero Essay

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    the tragic hero has been the subject of debate for years.  It is uncommon for there to be two tragic heroes in a Greek tragedy‚ therefore there can be only be one in Antigone.  Although Creon possesses some of the characteristics that constitute a tragic hero‚ he does not have all of the necessary qualities. Antigone‚ however‚ possesses all of the traits that are required for her to be the tragic hero.  According to Aristotle‚ there are four major characteristics‚ which the tragic hero is required

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    Beowulf Epic Hero Essay

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    saga of a brave hero‚ Beowulf. Beowulf displays his superhuman‚ brave abilities in the legendary battle between Beowulf and Grendel‚ a monster who is quite powerful and malicious in his own way. Beowulf is personified as a perfect hero who fought for his people and defeated evil with his immortal powers that he used to bring peace and justice. He constantly showed virtues admirable of any man during the Anglo-Saxon time period; he was wise‚ noble‚ brave and was a true hero. The epic hero embodies superior

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    the body and into relationships. A multitude of people have someone in their lives they call "hero." This person could be a fictional character‚ celebrity‚ or a seemingly ordinary person who takes them for ice cream and teaches them how to achieve their greatest dreams. I fall into the latter group. My hero’s name was Jeff Bunday‚ and he was the greatest man I have ever known. He managed to changed my life in ways many have never bothered trying to.Also‚

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    Carnegie a Hero? Was he a hero like batman‚ a villain like the joker or a little bit of both? Andrew Carnegie was born in November in 1835 in Dunfermile Scotland into a very poor family. His mother gave birth to him in their attic and he attended a one room school house with 150 students before they moved to America. So‚ the question is was Andrew Carnegie a hero? My definition of a hero is someone who has courage integrity and concern for others. I think There are Two Sides to Every Hero. Carnegie

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