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An epic hero is a character that possesses courage, strength, and a desire to achieve immortality through heroic actions. A person is considered a hero if they have a problem in their journey and had the strength and courage to solve or address the problem. Odysseus is an epic hero because he possesses the traits of that of a hero. He had the intelligent idea of the Trojan horse and made the Greeks win the Trojan war. After all, he survived the likes of Poseidon, the cyclops, the lotus eaters…

What truly makes someone a hero? Does a hero necessarily have to be someone in a cape possessing superpowers? A hero is defined as someone noted for their courageous acts. In Ayn Rand’s We the Living, there are a few characters who fits the definition as a hero, most notably Andrei Taganov. Despite some aspects of his character, there’s a question that goes around in regards to him. Is Andrei Taganov truly a hero? Who is Andrei Taganov? Andrei is a devoted member of the Communist Party,…

A hero is a man or woman who is admired for their achievements and noble qualities. Whether in reality or in a fictional place the hero will have to have courage to fight, the ability to overcome great obstacles and the leadership to guide others. Beowulf a character of a fictional epic poem and Ashoka, real time Indian ruler are both excellent examples of heroes. Many parallels can be seen in these two heroes through their similarities, nevertheless, these heroes also have the differentiable…

Acts of Honor Made by the Greasers Are the Greasers still honorable, even though they make poor decisions? People can still can make bad choices and make it all up with one big honorable action. The book, The44444444444444444444 Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, show that Greasers consists of hoodlums who break the law. The Greasers smoke, steal, chase kids around, and do much more bad deeds. Even though Greasers are hoodlums, they are still honorable because they show honesty and bravery, they stick…

An epic poem is an extended narrative poem pertaining to the real or fictitious events of a heroic character. The hero in an epic poem portrays the values of his setting. An epic poem has a battle between good and evil. Epic poems were originally memorized and passed down through many generations by oral tradition…

Fitzgerald provide their readers with a character that is the embodiment of a perfect hero. Katniss Everdeen and Odysseus both portray loyal, brave, and responsible heroes who endure many hardships, and survive them however, the challenges that the contemporary character, Katniss Everdeen, faces before and during the Hunger Games along with her rewards after she returns are dissimilar from the ancient Greek hero Odysseus’ obstacles on his journey home and his accomplishments after he returns to…

Beowulf Many people don't understand how heroic some people are by their actions. A hero is someone who is admired for courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities. After reading Beowulf, there were many qualities that showed me he was a hero. In the story, Beowulf enters into battle many different times, putting his life on the line each time. Beowulf went through many courageous acts during the story. From these actions he showed us that he was selfless, brave and a risk taker…

Epic Heros: Brave, Strong, Smart, or Lucky? By definition, bravery is courageous behavior or character. Most stories, including epic poems, are based around the idea of bravery. Many people hold a common misconception about bravery. They believe that bravery is the same as being without fear. But being brave and being fearless are two different things. It is evident that epic heros, such as Odysseus, are considered what they are for their great acts of bravery. Although, strength, luck, and…

A hero, according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary is “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities”, or “one who shows courage”. Write an essay explaining why you believe each of the Greasers - Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally - could be considered a hero. Include your own definition of hero in the essay, and be sure to explain how each character, in his own way, meets your definition. Remember to support your ideas with examples. The Outsiders Hero’s are a very special person ,…

the buggers, and he genuinely viewed the buggers as a threat to the Earth. If the buggers had been attacking Earth, as everyone believed, Graff would have been considered a hero because he made sacrifices in order to protect Earth. In the end, the outcome of his actions was tragic, which would likely disqualify him as a hero by some. Nonetheless, Graff’s intentions were heroic, which makes his actions morally…