English Star wars Essay
The subversion of traditional value systems challenge our current and historical thinking, which is a specific focus of the culture of the hero, as such the lens of this genre clearly adds to the significance of the concept of the hero within. Both David Malouf’s Ransom, and Star-wars by George Lucas ,realign our entrenched perception of the hero and reveal that while the concept is universal, perceptions of it are far more subjected to specific contexts and value systems.
Drawing from and appropriating the classical and revered heroic take, the Iliad, Malouf clearly situates his work with this genre. Consequently, the work resonates with an endless significance, though it is identifiably shaped by a more contemporary value system, which values humility over ago and glory. Juxtaposition of the two key characters, Achilles with his ruminating refusal to fight “if this touches you so deeply, Patroclus, you go and save the Greeks”(pg 17) which demonstrates a powerful self-centeredness. Conversely, Priam’s desire to his son’s …show more content…
Malouf’s use of sensory symbolic imagery underlines Priam’s inner realization that “ both blessing and an awful responsibility remained close to the source.” The incrusted façade of his world displays that the small and real responsibilities we inherit, develop into the most self-fulfilling, as these responsibilities encourage traits of both nobility and humility which are associated characteristics of the hero. Priam only begins his transition and journey after envisioning the goddess Iris, who suggests that he take a ‘chance’ and try to save Hector from Achilles’ camp.In that we discover the sincerity of ourselves when being exposed to “chance” and the nature of uncertainty, which we are sometimes afraid
The subversion of traditional value systems challenge our current and historical thinking, which is a specific focus of the culture of the hero, as such the lens of this genre clearly adds to the significance of the concept of the hero within. Both David Malouf’s Ransom, and Star-wars by George Lucas ,realign our entrenched perception of the hero and reveal that while the concept is universal, perceptions of it are far more subjected to specific contexts and value systems.
Drawing from and appropriating the classical and revered heroic take, the Iliad, Malouf clearly situates his work with this genre. Consequently, the work resonates with an endless significance, though it is identifiably shaped by a more contemporary value system, which values humility over ago and glory. Juxtaposition of the two key characters, Achilles with his ruminating refusal to fight “if this touches you so deeply, Patroclus, you go and save the Greeks”(pg 17) which demonstrates a powerful self-centeredness. Conversely, Priam’s desire to his son’s …show more content…
Malouf’s use of sensory symbolic imagery underlines Priam’s inner realization that “ both blessing and an awful responsibility remained close to the source.” The incrusted façade of his world displays that the small and real responsibilities we inherit, develop into the most self-fulfilling, as these responsibilities encourage traits of both nobility and humility which are associated characteristics of the hero. Priam only begins his transition and journey after envisioning the goddess Iris, who suggests that he take a ‘chance’ and try to save Hector from Achilles’ camp.In that we discover the sincerity of ourselves when being exposed to “chance” and the nature of uncertainty, which we are sometimes afraid