Heroes

time period of September 15th, 1944 to October 15, 1946, will be the focus of this investigation. This period allows for an analysis of the wars in the pacific. The first source which will be evaluated in depth is Bill Sloan’s book “Brotherhood of Heroes”, written in 2005. The origin of this source is valuable because Sloan was a soldier who fought on this specific island and has written extensively on his experience and his communication with this island. Furthermore, the value of slogans work…

History’s heroes are depicted as people who are strong, dominating, physically appealing, and courageous. Heroes saved their country and conquered their enemies against all odds. When Isaiah prophesied about a messiah, the hero he was describing profoundly contrasted whom the nation of Israel would have thought to be their conqueror. This messiah he wrote about was described as neither physically captivating nor a warrior. He would be a man who was innocently slaughtered like a lamb, a man…

Literature’s Heroes in To Kill a Mockingbird and East of Eden Fictional characters often belie our perception of what a hero is because they tend to exaggerate heroes by creating them with supernatural powers or by allowing them to perform some phenomenal feat. But a true hero is defined by so much more than their physical capabilities, and by the value of their heart instead. Appearances can be deceiving, and what might seem diminutive at first sight can pleasantly surprise us all. Atticus, a…

Tony Tasinas No Heroes, No Villains CRJ 101-Professor Smalls 12/7/15 On June 28, 1972, James Richardson awaiting the subway train which would take him to work. He was stopped and ordered to “put up your hands, and get against the wall”. These directions were given by an off duty Transit Authority patrolman named John Skagen. Skagen’s actions seem unprovoked and unnecessary. After a short tussle the two men exchanged shots and Richardson fled the scene on foot. Two other officers that were on…

Trojan War, in which the Achaeans lay siege on the city of Troy. Specifically, it explains the conflicts between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how they affect the Achaeans’ defeat of the Trojans. In the Iliad, Hector and Achilles are both considered Epic Heroes, but I believe that Achilles has friends and enemies that are more powerful than Hector’s, and he has worked more miracles, making him the better example of an Epic Hero. The first Epic Hero characteristic shared between Hector and Achilles…

The Heroes of Today Giving up is what most people want to do when a problem seems too difficult to solve. There are many obstacles in life that seem too high to jump over, but there are always people who persevere. Lucas Benitez, Claire Dundee, and Peter Zucca are all examples of those people who have the courage to go above and beyond. All of them shared one goal: success. Each and every one of them has gone through a different problem, but they are similar in a few ways. They identified the…

Strong, handsome, quick-thinking, humble, courageous, and kind are all qualities heroes usually have. Most myths have heroes who do brave actions to defeat evil or save a life. The plot of “Joe's Reward” draws on elements commonly found in myths like having a main character who is a humble, courageous and kind. To start off, heros resemble courage. The passage states “without hesitation he dived overboard, straight for the bottom. It was no easy matter.” (Alger) Joe didn't even think about…

Throughout learning human history, we have learned that how a single person can affect whole humanity in different ways. When it comes to classifying those historic figures who influenced humankind enormously, there are two main categories: heroes and villains. Heroes and villains performed entirely different, and those consequences are distinctive. According to Maya Angelou, a hero is any person really intent on making a better place for all people. The statement proves that a hero is who…

Mothers as Heroes in The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Mahabharata Mothers of heroes act as counselors to their sons within The Mahabharata and The Epic of Gilgamesh. Ninsun and Kunti, have sacrificed and helped their children in various ways. Considering how integral they are to their sons victories we see that the mothers are in fact the true heroes of these stories. These mothers use strategic thinking and utilize qualities of a hero to push their children in the direction of triumph. Kunti…

The characters of Victor Frankenstein, from Frankenstein (Shelley, 1818), Heathcliff, from Wuthering Heights (Bronte, 1847), and Jay Gatsby, from The Great Gatsby, (Scott Fitzgerald, 1925) can be seen as tragic heroes. Each of these characters displays characteristics of a tragic hero, as outlined in Aristotle’s Poetics (1895). The characteristics, as well as characters that display them will be discussed. The first characteristic of a tragic hero is that the character evokes feelings of pity…