Culture hero

In the epic genre of storytelling there are two character archetypes that represent a civilization’s view of the unquestionably good and evil. The unquestionably ‘good’ archetype is that of the ‘Hero’ character who is representative of a civilization's values and ideas. This hero is the wholly just, fearless, and godly man which every human strives to emulate. The other archetype is that of the unquestionably ‘evil’ character who represents the ideas or forces that exists to undermine everything…

The Oxford English Dictionary defines a hero as “a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities”. Both the history of mankind and literature are saturated with stories of heroes, many of which, are connected to royalty. Whether the hero is rewarded with royalty or begins the hero journey in a position of supremacy, heroism and royalty always coincide. Heroes and eminence also have a plethora of traits in common with each other. Heroes are rewarded with…

limit. One may call these individuals heroes and if asked to give some examples of heroism, one may pick the literary hero Beowulf and the modern comic book hero Batman. Both Beowulf and Batman are similar when it comes to physical strength, and protecting citizen’s lives. However, Beowulf and Batman are two heroes from different moments in time. They are classifies as two types of hero, have different personalities, and technology differently. What traits Beowulf and Batman have in common is…

some life-giving elixir” (Campbell 31). His model of the Heroic Journey has been used throughout the years to create some of literature’s most well-known adventures. These two stories are no exception. Every Heroic Journey’s trials begins when the hero “crosses the Threshold” into another realm. For Phoenix Jackson, this means leaving her home and beginning the long trek to town. She acknowledges that there is no going back by muttering to herself, “‘Now comes the trial’”, as she crosses her…

English IV 11/december, 2015 Was the monster slayer a hero or a villain Beowulf shows numerous hero characteristic in this epic poem as he endured battles with many wicked beast. This highlights that he is a hero at heart but a warrior in mind. He leads his men into combat and always leave successful. Every successful battle he grows not only as a king but, he becomes wiser. Making him the hero he is now Beowulf’s first battle he has that shows hero characteristics was the epic battle of…

Heros can be called and be thought of as many things. By definition a hero is someone who overcomes something, becoming a brave and inspirational strong person. Hero’s are humble and don’t put people down but bring people up with the way they carry about themselves and the way they speak. They are a person who is surrounded by greatness, but might not even realize at how great and amazing they are. Hero’s are all over the world and are even written about in many different cultures. I myself do…

misery. Therefore, storytellers in many cultures, in the past and present, create heroic characters that we attach to. For example, Beowulf is an invented hero of the Anglo-Saxon’s around 700 a.d. In this time period, there was not security as we know today, and people were often afraid. Grendel, a fictional monster, represents these fears, but Beowulf, a brave warrior, saves the community from this dreadful monster. Reminding the community of central values, the hero brings the community…

secondary ones. Beowulf is the mighty hero who is beloved by all, just as all leaders were. Warriors were fearless and given riches on a golden platter. The people were obligated to remain faithful and inspired by these men. The foundation of the code of honor and the warrior culture is bravery and it is demonstrated multiple times through their heroic actions. Beowulf is the clear cut hero in the poem and is highly regarded by everyone. He earned the title of greatest hero through his…

Who, in pop culture, does society consider a hero? What does it take to become a hero? Greek hero stories, like Theseus, helps society create more popular hero stories, such as the Hunger Games. If Theseus is a hero then Katniss Everdeen is also a hero because both stories have very similar outlines. The first part of a hero’s journey is the departure. Within this part of the journey, there is the unusual birth, call to adventure, and crossing the threshold. Katniss is born into a dystopian…

Christopher Reeve once said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” His quote embodies the true meaning of heroism. Heroism is a desirable trait in our society that is often eagerly wanted. Therefore, it is so prominent in popular culture and has left various to believe that it is only grand gestures and incredible powers that make heroic individuals. However, most fail to notice that it is the presence of…