A true hero does not fear anything‚ not even death. Instead‚ he sacrifices all that he is for what he believes to be right. He risks his life for the sake of humanity‚ helps others no matter what the situation is‚ and asks for nothing in return such as money or treasures. A hero is a person who is determined to do what is right for their nation‚ and determined to follow their dreams and achieve their goals‚ which they have set for themselves. Beowulf is an epic that tells the story of the legendary
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’s society‚ it is hard to know someone who another person can look up to as a hero. It takes a special quality and person for others to know they can look up to and follow without worrying about being lead astray. The modern day hero I have chosen is someone who not only is willing to lay his life down for another‚ but also is willing to fight for everyone ’s freedom. James A. Miller Jr. is that modern day hero; he is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. For the last year‚
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27 June 2010 A Modern Day Hero When you think about heroes‚ you normally think of military‚ police‚ and firemen. They are all truly heroes. They posses all the heroic qualities that we associate with being a hero. But there are other heroes among us. You and I see them every day of our lives; they are our doctors‚ school teachers‚ humanitarians‚ and athletes. And one of those heroes‚ I think is Lance Armstrong. So to me Lance Armstrong has a lot of heroic qualities‚ for instances Courage
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21st Century Hero vs. Beowulf Beowulf was an Anglo-Saxon hero who fought many battles and proved his physical strength. Today‚ in the 21st century‚ a hero can be described as someone who is strong willed or strong minded. In our comic books that are now becoming movies our heroes are strong and very brave. Heroes in the 21st century don’t necessarily have to be physically strong but they do have to be strong minded and strong willed. The heroes in our comics are extremely strong. Take Superman
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Heros are praised members of society‚ but that view can easily change if the hero steps over the fine line separating being a hero‚ and being boastful. Beowulf’s position on that line is questioned in the epic poem‚ Beowulf‚ translated by Burton Raffel. The poem tells of Beowulf‚ a great Geatish warrior‚ facing three monsters that threaten the vikings. Beowulf is a hero because he risks his life for the sake of others‚ doesn’t give up‚ and fights even though there’s a good chance he might lose. He
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In most stories there is almost always a hero and in the epic poem “Beowulf”‚ it’s Beowulf‚ he’s so heroic the whole story is named after him! The long‚ narrative poem was written by an unknown author during the Anglo-Saxon period ranging from 449 to 1066. The story describes the deed of the hero Beowulf who possesses supernatural qualities which he eventually uses to defeat his nemesis‚ Grendel. In order to qualify as a hero‚ there are certain characteristics a character must obtain‚ these include
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When you head the word ’hero’ most people picture a buff man‚ wearing a cape; like Superman and Batman. A hero can be anyone from a family member to someone in the community. I believe my mother can be portrayed as a hero. She volunteers in her spare time‚ is a teacher‚ and is a friend to everyone she meets. My mother has a tendency to volunteer for anything‚ but it’s usually within the school she works at. Before we moved here‚ she was head of the P.T.A.‚ always finding ways to raise money for
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In the epic poem of "Beowulf" the main character is the hero in the land of the Geats and the Danes. Beowulf is helpful‚ courageous‚ and determined. He proves to be the bravest and most daring. On his journeys he shows how being a hero is not only determined on brute strength‚ but by interior qualities as well. Beowulf is helpful to the Danes by freeing them from their 12 long years of panic and terror. He lends his services and defeats the monster Grendel to save the kingdom from it’s restless
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In the epic poem Beowulf told by the Anglo- Saxons‚ the main character Beowulf shares some of the qualities that traditional heroes have. He shows bravery‚ fairness‚ responsibilities‚ and ambition. Throughout the whole poem‚ Beowulf’s actions characterize him as a hero. He puts himself in harm’s way to protect his people and the people of Herot from the wicked monster Grendel. Beowulf never once ran from his battles against the monsters he faced. This shows the reader that he is truly a heroic figure
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Literature 9/28/13 Beowulf vs. Batman The model hero owns power‚ ethics; and‚ above all‚ fights evil. This definition was functional in the time of Beowulf and still is functional in today’s time only slightly altered. Due to the use of such inventions such as television and internet‚ our culture has come to value physical desirability and sensual feelings‚ as evident in the example of Batman‚ a 21st century hero. In addition‚ humility has become a desired value in modern times‚ whereas self-assurance
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