This played a big role in his many victories, as he was able to win battles against the other leaders who did not have equally adequate positions. He also faced all the same hardships as his men by fighting in the battles alongside them. He once reminded them that all of them, including him, had “shared the labour and shared the danger”. This made him more heroic and trustworthy to his men, as it showed that he was not only prepared to risk their lives, but his as well. Likewise, Alexander was full of ambition as a leader.
Nina Ybarra Mr. Butler English 12CP 1-27-2015 Beowulf the Epic Hero A true hero does not fear death and will risk all that he is to protect people from great danger. Beowulf is an epic hero and tells a great story about a legend who overcomes all difficulties; almost as if he was immortal. All heroes share their characteristics of their preparedness to die, this is what marks their actions heroic. Throughout the epic Beowulf exhibits various characteristics that makes him an epic hero. One of the characteristics Beowulf demonstrations is his capability of deeds of great strength and courage.
Marian-Webster defines hero as "one who shows great courage" and "the principal male character in a literary or dramatic word." Odysseus fits Marian-Webster's definition, due to the fact throughout Odysseus' astonishing journey; Odysseus often shows certain qualities that make him a hero. Despite the fact Odysseus does not display heroic characteristics, he generally is a clever, respectful and welcoming heroic figure. Throughout most of a hero’s journeys a hero must overcome a great obstacle, and in order to pass that obstacle a hero must be very clever. Odysseus is a perfect example of a clever hero, Odysseus had to overcome a countless amount of obstacles throughout his journey, and Odysseus usually overcame those obstacles by using his cleverness.
In the poem “The Odyssey” by Homer, Odysseus has too face many problems and challenges through his life. Odysseus journey’s through many difficult challenges that change him and build him into a better person because he gets experienced, courageous, and stronger in many ways. Odysseus suffers many pains and hardships during his challenges but yet always overcomes them. The Odyssey is an outstanding book that shows acts of courage, endurance, pride, and vengeance. Odysseus gets wiser more and more every time he lives through a dangerous life experience.
The "Odyssey" is an epic story that has been a compelling piece of literature since it was first written and it will remain that way for many years to come. This much-found success of the "Odyssey" has been because of the story's hero, Odysseus. Odysseus is one of the first Greek mythic heroes famed for his brain as well as his brawn. He is a man with a curious mind, and he is also a man with unsettled valor and bravery. In addition to his character, he is a superior athlete as well.
The true definition of an epic hero is a character that will take on any challenge even it risks death, posses’ godly strength and ability, and finally will valiantly sacrifice themselves for the good of their people and ideals. In this case, Beowulf is the spitting image of an epic hero. Not only does he fit the description but also he emits pure heroism in almost every thing he does from fighting Grendel to the Dragon. Beowulf portrays the epic hero in the following ways such as taking on seemingly impossible challenges like his swimming competition with Breca, possessing godly and superhuman strength when fighting Grendel and his mother, and finally sacrificing himself by fighting and defeating the Dragon while also dying for his people. Beowulf could not fit the image, attitude, and qualities of an epic hero any more perfect.
I believe Odysseus is an ideal hero for the Greek audience by his strength, courage, bravery and intelligence. Odysseus was good at a lot of things. His main Arete to me is his intelligence/ Throughout the Epic, he is forced with many challenges and how he overcomes them is what makes him a hero to
He has the strength and courage to over come any obstacle. Also, when Odysseus and his men are about to face Charybdis and Scylla he pep talks his men and says, “have we never been in danger before this? What power he had! Did I not keep my nerve and use my wits to find a way out for us?”(682). He is strong because he is able to and control of his crew in dangerous situations and make them calm.
Which was a combination of Greek and traditional cultures. He did this by building many of his cities with the name Alexandria. Intermarriage within the conquered peoples as well as philosophy, literature, art and history made a huge impact on the eastern world and the Greeks. At the age of thirty- three Alexander the Great was one of the most successful generals in history. He was able to obtain victory with skillful tactics, flexibility, a keen sense of logistics, and superior leadership.
AC0405999 HS150 World Civilization Assignment 2_02 March 1, 2012 Alexander the Great Alexander is one of the most interesting personalities that have existed in human history. Even though he was the son of a king and inherited an empire that included most of the Greek city-states, Alexander's conquests are what made him admired, and studied by generations for years to come. The following paragraphs will briefly explain his life, the conquests he took and the legacy he left at his empire. Through years of studying, so many stories have been told and retold about Alexander the Great and his accomplishments that he has started to seem like a fictional character in the Greek world rather than a real human being. Those who knew him spoke proudly of him saying that he would have been proud to have been known as a Greek hero because that was his goal.