Greek hero cult

Scott Russel Sanders in his essay “Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World” challenges Salman Rushdie and his belief that migration makes people “root themselves in ideas rather than places.” Sanders challenges his point by saying that by rooting oneself, “we might begin to pay heed and respect to where we are.” Through the author’s use of objecting Rushdie’s claims, juxtapozizing competitive thoughts, and appealing to a reader’s pathos, Sanders develops and shares his perspective on…

Heros are extraordinary. Heros do not have to be people who save the world, but they can also do the simplest things and not see themselves as a hero. Heros can be portrayed as role models as well. One of my favorite heros and stories to hear about is the man named Louis Zamperini. How he became a hero is truly incredible. To go through something he did is truly amazing. One minute you’re an athletic superstar beating records and a runner-up to break the four minute mile barrier to being a…

Miep Gies Miep has had a tough life moving from place to place. She first lived in the Netherlands had to leave and live without her biological parents. She got “adopted” and started living with a family in Dutch. You need to know that she helped Jews stay away from the Nazis. Miep was a survivor because, she was considerate and brave, she risked her life for others. Miep showed she was brave by helping the Frank’s and their friends hide from the “Green Police”. As she was providing them…

Courage helps people overcome obstacles in their life, while fear is what makes those obstacles harder to face. In reality, courage is when a person is not afraid to face their fears and pursue their goals no matter what. In order for a person to be truly courageous, they have to do things that others are not willing to do. Ender Wiggin shows his courage by standing up for himself and by going against the rules. A person who stands up for themselves is courageous because they won’t let anyone…

When you ask a person who they consider a hero, one may respond by saying “Superman”. Those people believe a hero is someone who is extraordinary from us. Those “heroes” have a super ability that we don't have. Such as a superpower to fly. On the other hand, a different person could respond to the same question by saying “my mom” or “my dad”. A hero could be someone who you have never met, nor ever knew existed. But what about Horus? Most people who hear the name Horus will think of the god’s…

that I was giving up. Beowulf came back against all odds and beat the evil see witch with a sword meant for giants. I then began to be my old self again and be outgoing. I learned to roll with punches and let it roll of my back. I became my own Epic hero and slew the dragon after being beat down. The stress of high school, its always there waiting like a predator stalking it pray, It pounces on innocent teenagers when they least expect it. Things seem like they are going good, and bam, I am…

Since you have most likely read the book “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn, you should know who Fred the postman is. Fred had the awesome just plain out awesome capability of doing the extraordinary in the ordinary job of a postman. This book is about Fred’s most admirable qualities, his kindness, overachieving work, and listening skills. Kindness is a quality most people may have, but nothing like Fred’s kindness. I say this because Fred never let a bad day affect the way he treated others he…

“We might just make it. Did that ever cross your brain?” says Tom Hanks in the midst of his 1500 day ‘vacation’ from ordinary life. Robert Zemeckis’ film The Castaway displays Hanks’ character’s solitary life and his countless attempts of reuniting with the world after he becomes stranded on an island for four years after his plane crashes over the pacific due to a terrible storm. The movie is centered around the idea that hope and maintaining psychological health are undeniably the most…

Many characters get changed by courage due to events that happen in their lives that causes them to change and show courage. Courage can be shown through friendship or standing up to your fears. Two characters that show courage are Stanley Yelnats and Rikki Tikki Tavi. Stanley Yelnats showed courage and it changed him. Before Stanley went to Camp Green Lake, he had no courage, but over time he gained it and started standing up for himself. Stanley was a big, overweight kid that got bullied…

else) Have you read a story that had a perfect structure in it? Have you ever read a story that had a really good message in it? Do you ever wonder about the speeches that are being said? In the story Beowulf there is so much more than just a hero trying to save a kingdom. This story represents the writer, and how he was able to bring this story alive with the structure, of his work. There are many stories that could be written about, but this one is a very extravagant story. The way…