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    Uncanny aspects Sense of strangeness‚ of genuinely enigmatic forces pervades theory of death instinct and repetition compulsion. Uncanny= malicious careless‚ unreliable‚ mysterious‚ strange‚ dangerous. From german unheimlich. Can also mean concealed Phenomenon of the "double" = considered identical because they look alike p.940 Mental processes where both possess knowledge‚ feelings and experience The feelings of repulsion associated with the uncanny are not unlike the emotions of the able-bodied

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    the common soldiers. His bravery and courage are reflected in his soldiers; especially after his speech about ‘St Crispin’s Day’ In act four scene 3 (line 18-67). “This day is called the feast of crispian. He that outlives this day and comes safe home… He shall see this day and live old age‚ will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbors‚ And say ‘tomorrow is saint crispian…” This shows that King Henry V is heroic to his soldiers and gives them faith and courage by this speech showing high spirits

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    who conquered this great foe was Thomas when he and Minho made it through the maze and the gladers called them heroes. It gives us the power‚ so when it says it seem like he is unafraid but reallly thomas fear was extended and he overcame it with courage and he led everyone

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    and most important of all‚ selflessly protect those around him. There are many qualities that a hero should possess. Some of which include honor‚ valor‚ leadership and compassion. The most general of characteristics that a hero should possess are courage‚ strength‚ and a sense of selflessness. Beowulf not only meets the general qualities which are required of a hero‚ but I believe‚ through the progression of his life‚ he comes to attain all great qualities of a true hero. Being courageous is one

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    According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary‚ the definition of a hero is “a person of distinguishing courage or ability‚ admire for his brave deeds and noble qualities”. In other words‚ a hero is an individual with unique attributes that can overcome adversities‚ and get the admiration of others. Most of the people define a hero as an individual who has done an act of valor by using superpowers‚ or by a brave act of valor. Let’s use Superman as an example of a person with superpowers. He gains

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    The story about Courage is a good story because it shows how a little boy had courage when he was growing up. From the beginning to the end How his life exspan from the top to the bottom. This shows courage by letting the readers know you should have courage pg 671 line 20 it says.”Your courage was a small coal.” this all shows how he had big courage. There are two different types of Journeys. One is The Adventures of Odysseus. The other one is The Return. This difference between these two is that

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    attached to the term "hero" as a definition. One of the definitions of this word is someone distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength. In the book The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper‚ there are several characters who emulate the traits of a hero. Both Nathaniel‚ and Col. Edmund Munro the qualities of a hero‚ strength‚ nobility‚ and courage. Throughout the novel‚ Nathaniel displays his many heroic qualities. When the British soldiers are walkign through the

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    and it carried out the message of the story. What is unstoppable actually? For me‚ I felt that the love from family will not stop no matter what we face and no matter how we are. Just like Will‚ though his relation with his wife was broken‚ his courage and his love towards family supported him to the end. He was such a hero when he tried to lock the hook manually. I was touched when he managed to climb up after injured his right leg. His great determination and strong will to survive in order to

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    hero is a person who is willing to save the life or lives of a person not for publicity‚ but for their own gratification. A quote excerpted from the article “ What Makes A Hero” by Alex Lickerman M.D. say’s‚ “I’d argue it’s the willingness to make a personal sacrifice for the benefit of others. If you don’t find yourself having to resist a voice inside your head urging you to save yourself instead of whatever action you’re contemplating‚ my heart‚ at least‚ will refuse to recognize your actions—however

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    Moral Courage EMMA WALSKY PRE-AP CHALLENGE ENGLISH 9 MRS. PEARSON 2 MARCH 2013 “It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.” (Mark Twain) Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture‚ persevere‚ and withstand danger‚ fear‚ or difficulty. Aragorn‚ from The Lord of the Rings‚ Odysseus from The Iliad and The Odyssey‚ and Katniss from The Hunger Games all demonstrate jarring courage throughout their journey to heroism. As Aragorn leads

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