Culture hero

act like a hero. The situation does not turn out the way Achilles would have liked, and he responds in a less than heroic manner, weeping and essentially calling his mother. This was the first impression that young men of Athens got when reading about Achilles, and yet he was still regarded as a great hero of the Greeks. His actions do not seem heroic instantly, and for much of The Iliad, his actions do not align with today’s notion of heroism. When pitted against Hector, the hero for the…

One point of evidence proving that Odysseus was the most heroic was that even though he had other journeys he fought in the Trojan War (The Odysseus Play). In most cases the hero only helps himself on his goal but, in this one he also helped the Greeks defeat the Trojans. Accomplishing not only the defeat of a culture but also starting his trip home after the war finished.…

achievements in a peaceful, respectful way. There are many reasons that prove evidently that Louis Riel was a hero, some of his achievements included him and the Métis becoming the foundation to the Canadian economy by their work in fur trade, and their invention of the very successful North West Company (N.W.C). Also, Riel and the Métis were protecting a unique and distinguished culture that had been established in the Red River area for over 100 years.…

Throughout time the definition of a “hero” has been shown to be interchangeable with everybody's views being comparative as well as contrasting that’s why we as people view the idea of heroism as dynamic for example, Thor Heyerdahl once said, “I was in uniform for four years, and I know that heroism doesn't occur from taking orders, but rather from people who through their own willpower and strength are willing to sacrifice their lives for an idea.” He describes how heroism becomes achieved with…

Slaughterhouse-Five;The Disjointed Reality of War and Heroes Popular western culture glorifies , the image of a prestigious and courageous war hero into the minds of most citizens. This image of a war hero displays masculine and brave qualities and often puts their life on the line for their country. This glorification essentially leads to the popular belief and craving to become just like a ‘war hero’. However, this glamorization is highly inaccurate and distorts the truth of war. Through the…

Often-times the reader looks at a hero and notices that this protagonist is not very different from many other heroes: they all, if not most, start off by going on a journey, have a certain task to accomplish, or an evil figure to defeat. However, when the reader looks at each individual hero, the differences become apparent. For example, the reader will notice the way the hero reacts to the challenge, how he/she will accomplish it, and how they learn from their mistakes. The reader then…

One of the oldest surviving poems in Old English, Beowulf is considered to be a brilliant piece of Anglo-Saxon literature that truly embodies the journeys of an epic hero. The protagonist, Beowulf, went through three distinct challenges as an epic hero, with each one being more difficult than the one before. Throughout his journey, themes of religion and identity along with good versus evil are revealed in order to show the ultimate morality and strength of will power in a man. The topic of…

trying to return home. The protagonist of an epic is called the “epic hero”, and he must exhibit certain characteristics to fulfill this title: he must represent the values of his culture, be either aided or hindered by the gods, and demonstrate one or more character flaws. Because he meets all three criteria, Odysseus can be considered the definitive epic hero. Odysseus clearly demonstrates the values important to Greek culture. For instance, cleverness is one of the characteristics he is…

The true power that any hero holds is the inevitable ability to overcome great trials that no ordinary man or woman could successfully accomplish. The hero is put up against a menacing evil that terrorizes the common people. Then is put to the test to see if his or her strength and bravery is enough to defeat the great evil he or she is presented with. The story of Beowulf is a perfect example of this. Beowulf goes through three death defying trials to which he escapes only two with his life,…

was making Beowulf more mad. She gave him wounds and gave him damage in this battle. Grendel's mother was also known as a "She Wolf" from her aggressiveness and craziness. To be an Anglo Saxon, the culture and belief to it was that if you were a hero, then you are a warrior. Some things that a hero has is to be strong,courageous, and intelligent. Also to be humble and kind.…