of their basic characteristics. Hector and Achilles both are courageous soldiers‚ relatively honorable men‚ and respected leaders‚ but they also both have human failings that eventually lead to tragedy. In Homer’s lyrical verses and in his use of detail‚ diction‚ meter and imagery‚ he paints his own portrait of a classic hero through the brave deeds as well as the human flaws of Hector and Achilles that eventually lead to the downfall of proud and powerful Hector. The first characteristic
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Imagination; The Achilles Heel In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"‚ by Washington Irving‚ Ichabod Crane‚ the protagonist of the story‚ is a crazy person. I’m sorry‚ let me rephrase that; He comes off as a crazy person. Here’s how: Ichabod likes to listen to ghost stories in his free time‚ but‚ when walking home the night after hearing these stories‚ he imagines that these beasts are following him and lurking in the shadows. He also becomes very greedy‚ by trying to marry this lady called Katrina
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the characters of Hector and Achilles. I choose to compare and contrast the characters of Hector and Achilles because I am interested in their story. I think there are many theme in this story‚ but the central theme is the fate of men; if it is fixed or changed by the will of men. I feel interesting that the gods decides the fate of people. And I choose this option because I feel that I can understand what the author wants to express to the readers by comparing Hector and Achilles. Therefore‚ I will
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Comparison and Contrast: Achilles and Hector In Homer ’s epic poem‚ The Iliad‚ the subject is war. The Greek army has traveled to Troy to battle the Trojan army‚ resulting in a war that rages on for the better part of a ten year time span. The men of both armies fight not only for their prospective sides‚ but also for their own personal glory‚ which is consistent with the heroic warrior code of ancient Greece. Two of the main characters‚ Achilles and Hector‚ both continuously display a complexity
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A summary of Devil at My Heels. It’s a memoirist about Louis Zamperini who was a heroic Olympian. It’s also a story of survival as a Japanese POW in World War II. Louis Zamperini was born in Olean‚ New York‚ on January 26‚1917. He is an Italian. But his family moved to California. Because he couldn’t speak English well so no friends talked to him and always laughed at him. And he became a tough kid. Then his brother‚ Pete encouraged him to run. So he made his first wise and important decision
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The Iliad is full of characters ranging from the first solider to get killed‚ to Achilles. All of them hold a purpose in this epic. Two caught my attention and interest the most‚ Hector and Achilles. Each great warrior to opposite sides of the war. Hector a prince and the greatest solider for the Trojans‚ and Achilles the greatest warrior in the poem‚ and a Greek solider. Hector a prince of Troy‚ was married to Andromache with whom he had a new born son named Scamandrius. He was portrayed by Homer
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I Wish I Could See Ryan Again Friendship is very important for everyone‚ especially me. During my studying from elementary school to university‚ I have lots of friends. Among those‚ there are a few friends who are my best friends. Now I would like to describe one of my best friends whose name is Ryan Thomas. The first reason I consider him as my best friend is that he has a very warm personality. He is so friendly when he meets me everywhere. For example‚ he always smiles politely at me. A smile
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I met Laurie Ann way back in high school‚ and six years on‚ she is still my best of friends. The first day we met‚ she walked up to me and introduced herself. It felt way weird shaking her hand like grownups do and declaring my name to her after the hand shake. "Stacie Oliker?" "Pretty name." she remarked instantly. This close friendship allowed me to come to know and experience a level of self disclosure like no other. With her I was and still am myself. Our high school friendship has unfolded over
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A friend is one of life’s greatest gifts. In good times and bad times‚ a friend remains reassuring and faithful to the end. A friend lends a hand without being asked‚ encourages growth‚ and supports change. Time and distance can not diminish friendship. It is forever. My particular friend fits all of these characteristics and many more. She is a true friend under any circumstance. For many years my friend has been there for me. Her actions prove to me how much she really cares for other
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My friend‚ Mei‚ is my classmate in high school.When we just entered the high school‚ there was a gathering to make all students known to each other. She left me a great impression at that time. We sat in a circle on grass ground‚ and she was just next to me. She has round face‚ big eyes and smooth skin. And she dressed in a white T-shirt and jeans. She looked so beautiful that I was a little afraid to talk with her.And I also thought that she would not be willing to talk with me‚ since Icome from
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