Guitar Hero

“A man can be destroyed but not defeated" (Hemingway,51). This is an often-debated quote as to whether Santiago was truly defeated or not by the end of the story. Another debated topic is the difference between being defeated or destroyed. The old man may have had a conflict in his own mind about being destroyed or defeated because when it comes to the definitions of these words they are quite similar. Destroyed means to put an end to the existence of something by damaging or attacking it.…

“Congratulations, you have won the game.” Rainsford was a hunter who fell off his boat on the way to the Amazon Jungle. He washed up on Ship Trap Island, located in the middle of the Caribbean. There he was welcomed by the hospitality of Zaroff, a Cossack general who fought in the Russian Civil War. Zaroff was a hardcore hunter who truly only cared about hunting. After countless years of hunting animals, Zaroff wanted a bigger challenge; he wanted an animal that provided an immense challenge. He…

A hero is brave, has courage, and honest. A hero is someone that is willing to put his or her life at risk in order to help others. A Hero is also someone that is willing to go through hell in order for his or her loved ones to keep moving on. For example a police officer is someone that on a daily basis puts his or her life at risk. They risk leaving their family alone if they were to die. Its things like this that makes a hero. Another example is a mother that doesn't eat just so that her kids…

Beowulf is a poem that revolves around three main battles. Beowulf was a Geat who went to save the King of the Danes named Hrogthar. The reason the King needs to be saved is because his land is being attacked by a monster named Grendel. The role of the mead hall was a place were Hrogthar and his troops would meet. They would meet here because this was a place where they all came to eat, strategize for battles and listen to entertainers. The mead hall stands for more than just a place to eat…

I believe that Roy Hobbs is similar to King Arthur in quite a few ways. When analised they both possess lots of the traits that a hero would have, but more on that later. These men both are men that we all have aspirations to be more like. Determination and integrity are qualities that these two men have in abundance. For Arthur his determination shows through the way he fights and doesn't give up on the people he tries to save. For Hobbes his determination towards his one desire to play…

Could a coward be a hero and a hero a coward? Are heroes always the noble figures we encounter in literature? Everyone dreams of becoming a hero; of ascending above the masses of sheep and making a difference, yet in reality these ambitions are rooted in desire and egocentrism. The definition of hero is “a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities, yet history has shown that heroes are not always the noble figures we hear about in stories, nor does a…

The Story Of US: The Human Family The poem "Human family" by Maya Angelou is about the whole concept of the “Human Family” and how we all play a role in our society and how we are all different but still the same in many ways. It talk about how, ethnicity, nationality and race make us all unique in our own ways. Speaking of this, the poem will be used this year because it talks about the difference of man and how different cultures are formed. In stanza 4 for example, Dr. Angelou says that she…

Beowulf Essay Beowulf is a long story about Beowulf who is a warrior of his people and his many intense battles with enemies. There are plenty of elements that make this an epic poem. There are many instances where the poem shows characteristics needed for an epic. There are great battles between heroic figures and large villains. Beowulf appears to the land of Herot. Herot is an enemy of Beowulf but he is there to help Herot in a time of need. There is a great monster killing the…

Odysseus is a leader with many great qualities. Many of which are intelligence, braveness, honesty, and being hopeful. Odysseus also has detrimental qualities that most leaders may have. Those of which are not good listeners ,lack empathy ,and jealousy. One of the biggest qualities a leader should should have is intelligence. Being intelligent means being in the state of intelligence in many ways. In order to lead, you need to have greater skills than the team. It takes skills to overcome the…

A true hero is selfless, positive, and giving. Kyle dedicated his time lending a hand to those around him who were going through the same deadly battle as he was. He masked his own pain to stand up and be a role model for the other kids. Kyle is an inspiration across Arkansas, “Many people see him as a hero, especially in Searcy. Mainly because the faith, the smile he had on his face, the courage he showed…