My Hero Essay

Meghana Sunder Mr. Wachtor 12th Grade English 14 September 2015 Who is the Best Example of the Hero Archetype? Beowulf, Gilgamesh and Achilles can all be called as heroes, however, each of them exhibit their characteristics in a distinct way. The three heroes originate from different backgrounds and culture, yet they share attributes such as strength, pride, and bravery. Beowulf was a poem that originates from the Anglo-Saxon culture while Gilgamesh was from the Mesopotamian culture and…

What are the fundamentals of an epic hero, and how does this epic hero Beowulf relate to the Anglo-Saxon world that thrived so long ago? While reading the spine tingling work Beowulf, I discovered the answers to these confounding questions. This work of evolutionary poetry paved the way for all epic heroes and their destinies. The simple complexity of this work is breathtaking, and it is more than meets the eye. When it comes to analyzing this stunning masterpiece it is hard to merely put into…

Many things can define a hero: bravery, cleverness, skills, strengths, and so much more. In Homer’s “From the Odyssey,” heroic actions are demonstrated in many ways. “From the Odyssey” is about a greek human by the name of Odysseus. Odysseus is a well known king from the kingdom of Ithaca. Throughout the blossoming of Odysseus being discovered, he does some pretty controversial things on his journey back home to Ithaca. At the same time, however, his actions demonstrated that overall he is…

My hero is my uncle because he served in the war i don’t know which one but it was when i was a baby still in my mama stomach 3 months i think but anyways i was young but he is an was a hero and he made me want to sever but then i thought nope nah i ain't tryna die so eventually i see him and ask him how was it he said “it was crazy i see bodies here bullets ever where be careful because if you wasn't you would get shot”warrior who lives and dies in the pursuit of honor" and asserts his or her…

are centered around a hero. However, not any type of hero, but a mythic hero. A hero is imperative to mythology, because for the most part myths focus on the struggles and barriers the hero will come across while on his or her journey. In the translation of theIrish epic Táin Bó Cúailnge; The Tain by Thomas Kinsella tells the story of the bold, powerful mythic hero Sétanta later known as Cú Chulainn. Cú Chulainn isn't just a hero, but he is the embodiment of a mythic hero, this is shown through…

just one person showing heroism, but hundreds of people. A hero is a determined and an inspiring leader that does what they can, and does not stand by. People, such as Vincent Ardolino, are heroes, because he did the right thing. He was one of the many people who fled to the scared city with their boats. He said, “I have to do what I have to do” (Boatlift) . Furthermore, the function of a hero is to help someone, or something. A hero should be determined and not give up. They should make sure…

return home with multiple tests throughout the journey that prove the heroic qualities of the person. Though there are multiple components that go into becoming a hero, two of the more important phases are a final battle and a return back home. One of the most crucial parts of a hero’s journey is a final battle, and, in order to be a hero, a person must prevail against his or her opponent. The Odyssey includes one of these battles, and…

What Makes a Hero a Hero As we go about a sunny day in California, happy and free, under the same sun, our brave soldiers are risking their lives to keep us safe. As we get ready to go to sleep, doctors and nurses are performing life-saving surgeries. As we are sleeping soundly, policemen begin their patrol of the city. Underneath these uniforms, these men and women are ordinary people like us. They are mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. They have families and children. But when they…

A true Hero Hero… a hero sacrifices in the biggest ways, or maybe even littlest things, such as saying no to the wrong things or taking your time on school work when you want to hang out with your friends. But a hero isn't necessarily someone with a “costume”, a hero is someone who can change someone's life or saving people or go even bigger and save society! But with our society today, no one really knows what true hero is, everyone thinks it's some football player or someone who is famous,…

The use of an epic hero in English literature has been displayed throughout many cultures and time periods. The epic heroes in Beowulf, Gilgamesh, The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Song of Roland can be analyzed and compared throughout the ages depending on the culture. In this paper, the writer will compare and contrast the characteristics of each of the epic heroes, determine their influence on the culture in which they lived, and detail why these characters are considered archetypal. The epic…