A Hero of Our Time

In Greek mythology, the stories seem to place certain men in a light that makes them seem like a hero. However, this is not the case. In fact, most of the people the stories are not heroic at all, and are just normal people with gods and goddesses holding their hands throughout the battle, or their own brethren walking them to the end zone so they can score the touchdown. In short, the Greek “heroes” of Greek mythology are just regular people, who are being smiled upon and protected by the gods…

The Definition of Heroism “A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway” (Christopher Reeve). This quote exemplifies that even through trouble, heroes overcomes the challenges just like the actor who said this quote, Christopher Reeve. Christopher Reeve was one of the first people to appear in a motion picture as a world wide known hero, Superman. Even though he portrayed a mighty superhero with outstanding superpowers,…

“In short, heroism means doing the right thing, regardless of the consequences”- (Unknown Author.) A hero is a figure that someone looks up to; today people look up to the celebrities of the world. However, is this actually who society should be looking up to? Celebrities, like Kim Kardashian, don’t particularly give a decent example of how people should act. When she publicly says and means things like, “I hate when woman wear the wrong foundation colour, it might be the worst thing on the…

The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. Beowulf was established as the earlier form of heroism and was then later introduced into the English culture. Highly praised and admired by his people, the Geat leader possesses several distinct traits that allow him to be defined perfectly as an ideal Anglo- Saxon hero. Beowulf exemplifies an ideal Anglo Saxon hero who holds the characteristics of eagerness to seek glory and fame rather than richness and treasures,…

In Pulp Fiction, this hero is Jules Winnfield. Jules is called to adventure when Marcellus Wallace instructs him and Vincent to collect his briefcase from Brett’s apartment. Interestingly enough, this occurs before the film even begins, as we are first introduced to Jules and Vincent in-media-res as they make their way to the apartment. Usually the next stage is supernatural aid, where the hero receives help with their journey by some otherworldly force, but…

Christopher Reeve once said, “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to preserve and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles…” A fabricated character that conveys the message of Reeve’s ideas is Superman. The Man of Steel manages the city of Metropolis and uses his fascinating powers to fight crime and save the world. On the other hand, Odysseus is the King of Ithaca and the son of Laertes. He does not have any special powers, but he does have the Greek gods and goddesses…

up their muskets to fight for their freedom, and numerous revolutionaries stepped up to the great superpower at the time known as Great Britain. The revolutionary war saw many unknown heroes become known such as, "Mad" Anthony Wayne, Nathanael Greene, and Henry Knox. It was a time to stand up and fight for what you believed in. One of our first, and greatest president also led our country to victory, George Washington (Grammatically Incorrect). Therefore, the Revolutionary War Era is where I…

novels, are stories that depict imaginary events. But they are much more than that. Fictional stories have evolved as time has evolved, starting with Greek Mythology, leading into fairy tales, and eventually becoming well known favourites such as The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. It leaves us wondering, why do people like fiction? How have fictional stories withstood the test of time? I believe people enjoy these fictional stories because of the exciting conflict, relatable archetypal…

A Hero in the Making Beowulf is a great epic of Anglo-Saxon society. Beowulf is a great example of a hero that acts out of selflessness. It is truly intriguing to see his transformation into a warrior. We see him make some incredible journeys throughout this amazing epic. Beowulf is a traditional epic hero from Anglo-Saxon society, because he is brave, represents selflessness, and has an enormous amount of strength. Beowulf is a very brave warrior. He is very clear on what he…

Who are heroes? When we hear the word “hero”, we automatically think of the characters we see in comics and movies. One doesn’t need to have extraordinary powers to be a hero. Yes, regular human beings can be a hero through their actions. Heroes often put others before themselves, shows great determination, but it doesn’t always guarantee a pleasant ending for them. Many heroes are called as “heroes” because they put others before themselves without a second thought. Their actions can either…