Superhuman

In each literary and folk epic there are characters called epic heroes, epic heroes can be seen as superhuman because of their outstanding achievements but what makes the plot is that they are on a larger than life quest. Along the way there is major conflict, like fear, battles and bloodshed. Achilles from The Iliad written by Homer, Beowulf from Beowulf translated by Burton Raffel and Gilgamesh from Gilgamesh retold by Herbert Manson all are epic heroes and in some ways very similar like…

they are working with inclusive classroom settings. I like to think that these teachers are super human because of all the many things they do. I realize that when I am fully done receiving my own personal education I am going to have to be that superhuman so being able to observe these individuals in all their roles The roles I watch the Special Education teachers do include, working with all school personnel to provide their students with the least intrusive environments, they are in charge…

realize how bad steroids affect the human body. Anabolic steroids will always be around. .“Hypothetically, there’s a good chance that taking anabolic steroids will have a chance to make you faster and quicker (robinson).” Steroids can make you into a superhuman and that would be awesome but the side effects are not worth it, People die from taking steroids so instead of taking them, you could work hard on your own. When you stop taking steroids your body will turn into fat and it is hard to get…

The Dilemma of Genetic Superhumans According to the words of Potter Stewart, “Ethics is the difference between knowing what you have the right to do and knowing what is right to do,” (Stewart). Such morals have kept the ship of society afloat since the early stages of civilization. Meanwhile, a common cause of concern today is the scientific advancement of gene editing. Though diseases can be cured with such technology, the negative effects greatly outweigh the advantages. Genetic engineering is…

What makes a person a hero? Well, there are many characteristics that make up a hero, such as bravery/ courage, strong leadership, determination, ambition, integrity ...etc. The list can go on forever because there are so many characteristics that make up a hero. Heroism entails several things. Everyone has the qualities to be a hero whether they know it or not, such as doctors, firefighters, police officers, and even family members. Some people are even born to be heroes like Gilgamesh in…

did we develop and how have we evolved? We are a species whose existence can be questionable. To determine your Creator or fate there is a term that is practiced referred to as religion. Religion can be defined as the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or Gods. Being that we live in a culturally diverse world, many religions have developed over time. For example: Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism and etc. Specifically, I believe the religion that of…

There are three bad shapes of character: vice, incontinence, and brutishness. Contrary to these are the virtue, continence, and superhuman virtue. A virtuous person’s wishes are aligned with a reasonable rationale so that virtuous act is satisfying and leading to happiness. According to Aristotle, one of an essential condition for a person to be virtuous is that he takes pleasure in acting virtuously. Whereas, a continent individual acts according to virtue and does so for the right reason but…

Harrison is said to be a “[fourteen year old]… exactly seven feet tall… genius and an athlete” with superhuman strength, and the ability to defy the laws of gravity, but also has an element of tyranny and cockiness to him, which he conveys through his commanding tone and threatening of those weaker than him (Vonnegut 872-873). It is difficult to deny that…

It is what defines someone. If someone is extremely religious, then that is their identity and what they believe in. Religion is the belief of a superhuman power that has control over everything. James McBride, an african-american writer, has a white mother who found a new life in a new religion. It is very common for religion to shape one’s identity and what they do. In The Color of Water by James McBride, the aspect of life that has shaped Ruth McBride’s identity the most is religion.…

The Life and Adventures of Odysseus Through raging seas, and deadly creatures, Odysseus had to survive twenty years of pure and utter chaos. Odysseus, son of Laertes, and ruler of Ithaca, experiences the thrill of a lifetime while battling across the sea in hope of one day to return to his homeland and family. The story takes place slightly after the Trojan war was won by the Greeks, all thanks to Odysseus’ brilliant idea to enter the cities great walls. His men rode into the city in a huge…