heroes show traits of strength‚ courage‚ nobility‚ a thirst for glory‚ confidence in authority‚ and intellect. Both Odysseus from The Odyssey and Katnis from The Hunger games are alike in their heroic qualities‚ but show minor differences as well. Strength is a well recognized quality in heroes. Odysseus and Katnis both possess brutal strength. Several times in The Odyssey‚ Odysseus demonstrates this quality. One of the most apparent times is when Penelope set forth a task for the suitors to complete
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In The Odyssey by Homer‚ hospitality is honored by many‚ such as Nestor and Penelope‚ however‚ there are still some people and creatures who do not show hospitality‚ like Polyphemus. Hospitality is the act of honoring a stranger‚ rather it’s a wealthy traveler or a poor person‚ by comforting and aiding him or her. Usually‚ you are required to bring the person into your house and give him something to eat and a place to rest. Showing honor to your guest is an act of loyalty to Zeus‚ however‚ the traveler
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A hero can be anyone. A hero is a brave person who makes sacrifices for others‚ makes good decisions‚ and is honest in everything they do. They stand their ground in the face of danger and never back away from a challenge. Ponyboy‚ Cherry‚ and Darry are all heroes‚ because they put themselves in danger for the sake of others. Heroes come in any size‚ shape‚ or form. Ponyboy is a heroic fourteen-year old boy who knows what’s right and whats wrong. He saved the kids from the burning church that
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In chapter 11‚ Equality begins to refer to himself as “I” rather than “we”. He never explains why he began call himself this until chapter 12‚ rather this whole chapter is full of descriptive words‚ or what could be called a form of poetry. He states that he discovered “I” whilst reading the books in the house him and Liberty come across. “It was when I read the first of the books I found in my house that I saw the word ‘I’. And when I understood this word‚ the book fell from my hands‚ and I wept
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In both The Odyssey and The Swede a character makes a decision regarding whether or not to trust someone that reveals a more in-depth reading of the character to the reader. In both stories the main character makes a decision to listen to another individual regarding whether they should do what they’re “supposed to.” Odysseus listens to Circe and does not fight the monster Scylla even though his identity is built off of winning fights. Similarly‚ Danny listens to Luke about why they bully Per-Erik
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Braden Kerr Odyssey Essay October 16‚ 12 A Greek Hero The story of The Odyssey was greatly influence by the Greek gods. Throughout the book‚ the gods influence characters‚ greatly having an effect on the outcome of those characters. In the story‚ Telemakhos‚ son of Odysseus‚ is one of those dynamic characters‚ morphing from a distraught boy to a hero of great proportions. Although there are many gods‚ it was mainly Athena who had a part in his transformation. His change is constant and occurs
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can be one by deception.” By this he means that one’s brain is a powerful force‚ one to be reckoned with‚ and that it can outmatch any force. This is shown in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey‚ and has held true in my personal life as well. Wise Odysseus displays his mental deftness throughout his perils in The Odyssey by outmatching opponents relying on his brain in lieu of beauty or brawn. This is demonstrated when Odysseus is faced with the strong and formidable opponent‚ the giant‚ Polyphemus
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Longing for Home In the Odyssey‚ Ithaka is illustrated as a place of danger and struggle‚ yet Odysseus yearns to reach his homeland. On his journey home‚ Odysseus is presented with homes in which he knows he will be safe and with an abundance of comfort. One major example of a comfortable home was the island of Kalypso‚ in which he was promised all the riches and immortal life. Before he embarks on his journey home‚ Odysseus expressed to Kalypso his longing for home and how incredibly he longed
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Odyssey: The Journey of a Hero The Hero’s Journey is never an easy one. This particular journey‚ as detailed in Homer’s The Odyssey‚ is one of struggle‚ loss‚ heartache‚ pain‚ growth and triumph. It is comprised of many steps that Odysseus has to overcome and battle through in order to achieve his final goal of reaching his home and his loved ones. From the Call to Adventure to the Freedom or Gift of living‚ Odysseus conquered them all. The story begins in the middle of the story‚ as many
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Gulliver’s Travels – Jonathan Swift Part III A Voyage to Laputa‚ Balnibarbi‚ Luggnagg‚ Glubbdubrib‚ and Japan Chapter Summaries Part III: Chapter 1 Ten days after returning from his previous voyage‚ Gulliver is confronted by Captain William Robinson to work as his journey to the West Indies. The doubled salary is cause enough for Gulliver to accept the invitation and sets sail two month after the invitation. Upon arriving in Tonquin‚ Gulliver is appointed Captain of a sloop (a small
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