Hero vs. Villain? The battle between good and evil is timeless. There comes a time in life when you have to choose a path. Do you want to be the “Hero” or a “Villain?” As a hero you could look back at your life and be proud of the righteous choices you’ve made. As a Villain‚ you may have contributed in mass chaos and the world’s destruction‚ however there is also the hidden allure of “The Bad Guys.” Despite the temptation of the villain‚ it is the hero that should be admired and emulated. The
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Throughout the play The Tragedy of Macbeth written by William Shakespeare one character rose above all to be the true hero. This character was not simply out for revenge on Macbeth but he had a good and holy purpose while trying to make things right. The true hero of the play is without a doubt Macduff‚ Thane of Fife. He had many obstacles to overcome but he pulled through in the end to stay faithful and loyal to his country. Macduff received news that his wife and children had been murdered. He
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legendary Greek author‚ Homer. The main character is a war hero named Odysseus is very intelligent and really strong but is also portrayed as arrogant and at times a horrible leader at times but he is still a war hero nonetheless. But the times have changed‚ the men who fight in war are no longer worshipped how they were in the ancient times. So with that being said‚ Odysseus would not be considered a hero today. Although Odysseus was a war hero‚ he did not represent justice or equality like heroes
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as tragic hero. He exposes his tragic flaw‚ which consequently leads to his downfall. Othello conforms to the Aristotelian principles of tragedy‚ of the noble protagonist who undergoes ceaseless manipulation and endures suffering‚ resulting in his ultimate downfall due to hamartia. All of these techniques combine to provide a different perception of the protagonist‚ as more of an atypical victim‚ exposed to the harsh reality of the society he longs to fit into‚ rather than a typical hero. A tragic
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A tragic hero is someone who experiences misfortune‚ evokes pity and fear in the audience‚ and possesses a personal flaw. The Iliad showcases a tragic hero during the Trojan War. Trojans and Greeks fight in the war‚ which begins because Paris steals the beautiful Helen away from Menelaos. This angers Menelaos and sparks a war. During the battle‚ the demigod Achilles will eventually kill the Trojan leader Hector. Achilles is the real tragic hero of The Iliad for several reasons. Achilles’s ignorance
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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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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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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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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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