Hero and Leander

same effect and depth if it were not for reputation. In the end, it would have simply been about Grendel and his mother's defeat and a hero's triumph. However, due to reputation, the end was also about Beowulf again proving himself as an honorable hero and legend. Overall, in Beowulf, reputation may not be the most prevalent theme; however, it is the theme that motivates a majority of the poem's…

In the past, heroes were people in capes with supernatural powers. However, in modern society there has been a more diverse classification. Moms are just another type of hero who work just as hard. Tiger Moms are people who raise their children in a strict, traditional fashion in an attempt toward their children’s success, most oftenly Chinese parents. According to an article by Philip Zimbardo, a world renowned psychologist, heroism can be defined by “an individual or network of people who put…

While Charlie taking Wilkie back was dangerous, he did it because he couldn't stand to have had the opportunity to save his life and not taken it. Once again, Charlie shows true character and ignores orders to help another organism. Thus, Charlie is a hero, even though he disobeys orders, because it is for the greater moral…

What is a hero? Is a hero someone most people adore and love? What makes one person better than anyone else? Is it their characteristics or morals? Or is it their story from rags to riches, or from a bad king to a good one? Is it admirable that one person could change from a vastly evil to an immensely good person? A hero is someone who is idealized and recognized for courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities. Even in ancient texts, society picks special people to lift up and…

Medieval poetry written in the mid-14th century is a form of period entertainment focused on melding history and legend into a captivating story. Undoubtedly the most popular manuscripts from this age are the Arthurian legends, poems written to commemorate the brave king, and his faithful knights. No exception is the alliterative poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”, a tale that encompasses a man who maintains his honor in a sinful world. While the author of this work remains unknown it is…

on to pedestals. Flawed, or shiny perfection, they represent the ideal of a savior from whatever harrowing situation we are in or our minds can create. Yet, heroes are subjective, not objective. A hero to some is the villain to others. For me, there is no true hero, only heroic acts. To be a true hero I believe in a purity in actions, life, spirt, and not an end justifies the means result. My husband claims I confuse heroes…

The word “super” illustrates something of extreme excellence and “hero” usually describes an individual with courage and helpfulness. Together, the word “superhero” exudes an image of power, bravery, and increased importance. The name “superhero” represents those who use their skills to protect and save the people, but in some cases the heroes’ “helpful” actions are viewed as harmful by the public. In Watchmen, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons reveal, through the character Dan Drielberg, Nite Owl 2.0…

The word “hero” has changed throughout the years and does no longer consist of a character with super powers nor having to perform the ideal rescue scene. In some books or films, the hero may not always be considered a hero to everyone. Some characters sometimes have to take matters into their own hands in order to bring justice like in the new film Death Note. Many films follow the same stages of the “hero’s journey” that are explained in the book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph…

Question 1) Who were the Samurai? The Samurai were the warrior class of Japan. Being a Samurai was the greatest honour most men could have. Their masters were the Daimyos and Shogun. Question 2) Who were the Daimyos? The Daimyos were warlords whose status was below the Shoguns but above the Samurai. The Daimyos were wealthy, and this wealth usually came from the taxes they collected from people of lower status to them. Part of the Daimyos wealth had to be shared with higher status warlords and…

male-dominated; however, just recently, female heroism has begun its progression into stories and real-life. The characteristics of a hero within stories have been centered around courage, honesty, perseverance, attractiveness, and above all, strength. Due to strength being a common attribute of a hero, it is understandable that a man would be chosen as the hero for fairytales or action stories. Masculinity exudes strength and power while femininity conveys weakness. For example, in the…