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    Nicole Panzullo English 50 March 21‚ 2006 Second Draft of Paper #2 In "The Thematic Paradigm"‚ Robert Ray explains how there are two distinctly different heroes‚ the outlaw hero and the official hero. The official hero embraces common values and traditional beliefs‚ while the outlaw has a clear sense of right and wrong but operates above the law (Ray). Ray explains how the role of an outlaw hero has many traits. "The attractiveness of the outlaw hero’s childishness and propensity to whims

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    Jonas: A Man or A Mouse? A hero is “a person‚ typically a man‚ who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities‚”(Google). There are many examples of heroes in literature‚ such as Odysseus or Harry Potter. There are‚ however‚ some characters in stories that do not fit this category as well as others. This group of people is called “antiheroes.” An antihero is like a hero‚ although this person may not have the same qualities as a hero‚ or may display non-heroic

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    When referring to a book‚ many people may describe a timeless classic simply as a popular novel or one that are out for a long time‚ and is still enjoyed to this day. However‚ for a story to be truly considered a timeless classic‚ it is necessary for it to have specific requirements. An example of a required criteria‚ the lessons that the book conveys‚ need to relate to people of all ages. Also‚ the characters should be realistic so that the audience knows exactly what they are going through. In

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    Timeless Qualities As human beings‚ we have traits that are looked up to‚ no matter what time period‚ or culture. The qualities that make a hero may change a bit‚ but being willing to sacrifice yourself‚ having courage‚ and being able to overcome an immense challenge are traits that make a hero regardless of culture or time period. Bravery and courage are thought to be admirable traits to human beings‚ which is why they are hero traits. One hero that possesses this quality is Gilgamesh. When Gilgamesh

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    make a piece of literature timeless. These pieces have to withstand the test of time‚ and the critics of every era. To make a piece timeless‚ it has to be relevant to people across the globe and across time. Timeless pieces also need to have a universal message. Pieces like The Odyssey by Homer or Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare are timeless because their messages are known all over and can be referenced to in everyday life. Antigone by Sophocles is a timeless classic because it has a story

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    numerous things over the years‚ but a broadened term has defined them for what they truly are: Heroes. Heroes have been around since the beginning of time; from Beowulf in the 5th Century‚ to Sir Gawain in the late 14th Century‚ to Superman in the 21st Century. Whether it being scops‚ professional poets in Anglo-Saxon times‚ or in media and literature today‚ we have honored and commemorated these heroes in many different ways. First of all‚ Beowulf in the Anglo-Saxon Times was immortalized as an

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    than to reunite the states. Robert E. Lee one of the most predominant leaders of the Confederate army. Never lost a battle in the war until the battle of Gettysburg‚ which he paid for dearly. Lee was a very devote man of God. He always placed everything in the hands of God. "God’s will. My trust in Thee. Oh Lord‚ bless You and thank You." (P. 107) Lee did not fight for anything that started the conflict. "So it was no cause and no country he fought for‚ no ideal and no justice." (p .263) He

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    EARLEY READING REPORT BY Beverly Manning DSMN 520 Student ID: L24835852 January 25‚ 2015 Introduction The book Prayer: The Timeless Secret of High-Impact Leaders by Dave Earley is a great guide for leaders and upcoming leaders on the importance of prayer. Earley can be described as a creative writer‚ and he is an educator and founder of a striving church. He has written numerous books on prayer. Earley stated in his text that “Prayer is certainly not the only act of

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    Research paper Opera: Timeless or Timed out What is Opera’s appeal? what makes it timeless as an art form? However‚ is it now as timeless as it once was? According to Leon Boutstein a writer for The Musical Quarterly “ out of all traditions in classical music of the western world opera has been the longest lasting of these art forms. … Despite in popular culture it being viewed as a representation of lavish wealth (Musical Quarterly 2015)”. Another important factor that Leon Boutstein points out

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    Theme: Ever Timely‚ Ever Timeless There are a lot of philosophical issues or questions that are mostly involved in philosophy‚ but not all of these issues are preserved‚ some of these ideas are now unknown‚ yet many are still used and the argument about it is still ongoing. As of today‚ people still have questions about a lot of things. Although a lot of different philosophers have given their insights about a certain topic. Through all the centuries‚ only a few of these issues are used as their

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