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    If you have read the Infamous book the Odyssey most would say they have a particular opinion on whether or not the main character Odysseus is a hero or not. I Strongly feel that Odysseus is not a hero. Odysseus is not a hero for three main reasons I would like to share with you‚ One of the reasons is that he is not a hero is that he takes his won ego and pride over the safety of his men and his mission.In one part of the story‚ He and his men are escaping on their boats away from

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    Guy Montag as a Hero

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    From Guy to Hero When we hear the word ‘hero’ we think about those who fight for our country out at war or those who put their lives in jeopardy everyday protecting their community like a police officer or fireman‚ all of these citizens doing this for a small wage in comparison to Rap artists who rhyme profane words making millions of dollars. However you don’t have to live on the streets or have more money than sense to be a hero‚ you just have to make a difference. In the end identifying someone

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    How Is Odysseus A Hero

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    A hero is someone held in high regard due to their fortitude‚ admirable traits‚ and amazing accomplishments. Heros come in many different shapes and sizes‚ all having different motives and goals. They aren’t all the typical strong‚ powerful‚ crime fighting super soldiers as seen in films. In a majority of books and movies the protagonist is also a hero. In Homer’s epic‚ The Odyssey‚ the tale of Odysseus is told. After a ten year war with Troy‚ Odysseus‚ is trying to get back to his home land of Ithaca

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    A hero‚ illustrated through the majority of notable Greek works of literature‚ is established by a precise set of characteristics that separate them from the ordinary‚ and allow them to be remembered as exceptional champions. For instance‚ in the Odyssey‚ the ideal hero is exemplified by his extraordinary level of intelligence‚ and the ability to outwit his opponents. In comparison‚ the Homeric world of the Iliad portrays the true essence of a hero by the individual’s physical strength and brutal

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    Why Heroes Are Heros

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    Intro I believe that a veteran is a hero because they fight for us‚ they Serve our country‚ they also help other countries in need of help‚ And they also leave their loved ones for us‚ and that could be really hard for them especially if they have kids. Veterans are heros because they risk their lives for us‚ and for their families. They Serve Us Veterans are heros because they serve us and other countries‚ and they risk their lives for us‚ and their families‚ They also risk their lives to protect

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    Hero: Class Outline

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    Hero: Class Outline The following notes are based on the PowerPoint slides shown in class. They give an outline of the lecture‚ but they do not represent the class meeting in full‚ which includes a more elaborate discussion of the topics and analysis of specific images. TUESDAY Hero (Yingxiong)‚ dir. Zhang Yimou‚ 2002 Premiere at Great Hall of the People in Beijing‚ December 2002 United States premiere‚ August 2004 Sima Qian‚ Records of the Historian‚ 2nd century BC (Han Dynasty)

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    True Hero of the Odyssey

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    Pariama Cohort 002 English Literature February 17th‚ 2012 Who is the true hero essay? In the Homeric epic The Odyssey‚ Athena depicts the true hero. Throughout the epic Athena has always been tagging along among both Telemachus’ and Odysseus’ journeys. Aside from helping Odysseus and Telemachus she also helped Penelope as well. .On these journeys she has shown many heroic traits which does make her the true hero of The Odyssey. Athena embodies the character trait of loyalty. Athena is always

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    Is Santiago A Hero Essay

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    Is Santiago A Hero? - The Old Man and the Sea A hero is defined as someone who is perceived to be a great person who’s actions have shown triumph and/or bravery. In The Old Man And The Sea‚ Santiago is believed to be a hero by many due to his strength and hard work. Liza Wiemer once said‚ “Perseverance is the act of true role models and heroes” (goodreads.com). Santiago most definitely shows perseverance throughout the story because of his passion of fishing. His knowledge and skills make him superior

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    Beowulf; the Epic Hero

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    Beowulf; The Epic Hero In the epic poem‚ “Beowulf”‚ the fate of nations rest on the shoulders of one man and the forces opposed to all that is good are defeated. In this Old English epic‚ the character of Beowulf is immortalized as an iconic hero in literature. He is known for the killing of the evil monster Grendel‚ descendant of Cain‚ and his revengeful mother. Later in his life‚ with his age increasing and strength failing him‚ he manages to kill a dragon who threatens a nation‚ and finds

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    Who Is Santiago A Hero

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    simple old man who lives in a hut by himself. Santiago goes on a forty day hunt for a Marlin to feed himself and his friend Manolin. A hero is “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility character” (dictionary.com). Santiago is a hero and he shows this through his words and actions. Santiago‚ the main character of the story‚ proves that he is a hero time and time again. Santiago is the man who takes pride in his profession and he is very modest. For instance‚ when Manolin tells him

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