Indian epic poetry

Most have all white characters, or at least white main characters. So, when I found out that this takes place in India with all Indian characters I was delighted. The characters were written by a half-Indian writer, so, they were portrayed perfectly. Furthermore, the main character is a strong independent female who knew what she wanted to achieve and knew how to achieve it herself. She also had flaws, like jumping…

All humans beings have a desire to see triumph in a story, namely, the triumph of good over evil. In some epic poems such as Beowulf, one can see this clear need for triumph demonstrated by the hero of the story Beowulf, where the hero comes in to save the day and provide a triumph in the name of good. While in some literature this theme is not present, there are often similar scenarios where such a theme works its way into the story. Such a theme usually presents itself in the form of a triumph…

metamorphosis into his “own divine path.” As an articulate revolutionary Malcolm X’s book outlines his hero's journey. THE WORLD OF THE COMMON DAY is the background context of a hero, and Malcolm’s struggle starts before he was born. First of all, his West Indian grandmother was raped by a white man which accounts for his mother’s and his light complexion. As a result of his lighter skin, Malcolm felt favored by his ebony-skinned father. Before he was born, the Ku Klux Klan came to his…

The effect of the spread of Christianity that the values heroic deeds and bravery above all else is shown in Beowulf. The fairytale dragon that killed Beowulf with his insane amount of strength has turned the story into making him a magnificent warrior. Christian ideas are being introduced through the character’s achievements to the reader of the story. Dedication, humbleness, and the self-sacrifice are outstanding qualities for a first class person. The characters that was added into the story…

In the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader begins as a child: innocent and curious. Anakin Skywalker, who later becomes Vader, shows high levels of immaturity in dealing with the conflicts that come his way. When Mace Windu and Yoda allow Anakin onto the Jedi Council, but do not give him the rank of Master, he proclaims the wrongdoing in this course of action. In the end, Darth Vader matures and helps his son defeat the Emperor, despite all of the atrocious deeds he has done in the name of the Empire.…

CHAPTER 4 4.1 FACTS TO PROVE REAL HAPPENINGS OF RAMAYANA The Ramayana is one of the prestigious possessions of Indian history and with Mahabharata, had a crucial role in shaping the nature and culture of Indian civilization. Ramayana was also a part of the oral tradition when it was recited as early as 1500 BCE, but was finally considered to be penned down in fourth century BCE. Many people of our modern generation have questioned the reality of Ramayana and considered it only a myth. However…

In today's society, people love and praise stories about a hero saving the day and always doing good and what is right. Attributes of these so called heroes can be seen in specific stories such as Sir Gawain and Beowulf. In the tales of Sir Gawain, he is a knight of the famous King Arthur and is taking up the task to defend the king and go on wild and deadly adventures (Bulfinch). He ends up failing his king by trying to save his own life and is forgiven by Arthur. Beowulf is the manly man that…

Joe Cannon Period 6 Hero Essay September 30, 2015 Word Count: 481 Marcus Luttrell A hero is an individual who is admired for his or her qualities or achievements. Something that defines a hero is a selfless act of bravery in order to help others in need. A heros courageous actions impact others in a positive way.An extraodinary example of heroism was displayed by Marcus Lutrell when he defended America in Afghanistan. When Marcus Luttrell was born no one could have predicted how he…

Bradi Ashton once declared that "Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with." In the Odyssey and the Yellow Wallpaper, both Odysseus and Jane go through the hero's quest journey facing obstacles which teaches them to be conquers. Hero's go through a cycle called the Hero Quest. The Hero Quest is the adventure of the hero, meaning everything the hero goes through to conquer a challenge or goal or just to reach a certain place. The Hero Quest has twelve…

In Herot there was a merry mead hall that King Hrothgar built for the Danes to socialize and be merry. Then a cruel monster named Grendel invaded the mead hall terrorizing and killing the Danes. Grendel continuously came back to the mead hall at night killing innocent men. The Danes tried to fight back, but it was no match for Grendel. Hrothgar is in need of someone much stronger than his army of Danes. A man named Beowulf hears of the horrific situation and offers his help. Hrothgar accepts…