A Hero of Our Time

What do you think makes a tragic hero? According to “an old dead Greek dude”, otherwise known as Aristotle, the very same who created the guidelines of what would qualify as “a good body of text”, a tragic hero is noble or wise, has a fatal flaw, a reversal of fortune, a realization that their fatal flaw is what caused their misfortune, and a greater fate than they deserved. I personally completely agree with Aristotle’s ideas of a tragic hero. They need to be noble or wise so the audience can…

I think the word hero is carelessly used nowadays, being a hero is being able to earn it through hard work and daily dedication. To many people volunteer work is a job or a career even though they don’t get paid. Like volunteer cops and firefighter who work long hours and risk their lives without pay. Tawanda Jones, the founder of the Camden Sophisticated Sisters Drill Team, helped get kids of the streets of Camden, New Jersey to do something good with the life they were given. She didn’t help…

Some attributes of a twisted hero would be intimidating, fierce, powerful, brutal, competitive and genius. A twisted hero's methods aren’t always appreciated, but may be significant later. For instance, some of our football coaches can be very harsh and mean. They prepare us for not only situations that could happen, but they also make sure we develop as men so we are ready to be successful on our own. Another example from my past was when my uncle was making fun…

piece. The man on the run plot structure is the same where our hero quickly shows his word play at the beginning of the film while playing nice with the quickly identified villain as some plot elements develop to the viewer’s attention. Our hero escapes a danger and his need changes, from someone on the villain’s inner circle and he finds a way to remedy said situation Tropes are by far the easiest to notice our suave and self-assured hero– against charming,…

heroes because they characterize our ideals: “Collectively and individually we continue to be a people in search of sages; anxious and eager to find people worthy of our love and loyalty” (Harper 1). The well-known interpretation of a hero is somebody who has unrealistic superpowers and super-strength. However, my personal definition of a hero is someone who generously helps others and able to overcome multiple obstacles that life puts in their way. Today we find our inspirational figures in…

When we are asked what is a hero, we often think of superman, captain america and all those comic book heros. Even though we think heroes are superhumans and people with money, a hero is someone who risks it all to protect those they love, not someone with powers or money. My mother has worked hard to get passed an abusive relationship, stayed hopeful when it seemed that all hope was lost, and cares about my sister and I and provides love and kindness when we lose faith and feel lost. Lisa…

What is a Hero? “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”- Batman. According to dictionary.com, an online source, stated that a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. A hero is not someone who is selfish, scared to do anything including in becoming a leader, and someone who is scared to stand up and fight for what they believe in. There are many different definitions of a hero. People have different…

resides in all of us. Critical Thinking Questions 1. Do you believe most people who become heroes are destined to become heroes, or do you believe anyone can become a hero? Why? I believe we all have it within ourselves to become a hero, but I also think they life is extremely busy and that slows down or prevents us from finding our inner…

Societal values and ideals vary significantly with time and context, influencing the works of composers and the archetypes they use. The 1857 Brother’s Grimm Little Red Cap (LRC), Alfred Tennyson’s 1800s Morte D’Arthur (MDA) and the 2008 movie Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle each portray a heroic archetype reflecting the values and societal norms of their context. Elements such as religious beliefs, political stance, technology and social conformity and acceptance have all played a…

Superman: Intentionally Made a Hero When you hear the word criminal, what is your prototype, or the best-fitting mental picture of a criminal? What comes to mind is due to the coding in a culture, or a rule-governed system of signs which are shared and used to generate and circulate meanings in and for that culture. Codes are used in order to convey meanings that constitute our cultural world, many of which are seen through television, films and other forms of media. In Season 1, Episode 7 of…