For instance, in the process of killing Caesar, he could have easily backed out because he knew he might have been punished, but he knew in the long run, that it would help the plebeians most. Another example of his selflessness is in Act 2, Scene 1. Brutus frequently demonstrated many acts of affection toward others, such as Cassius. In Act 1, Scene 2, he is reluctant to join Cassius's conspiracy because he did not want to betray Caesar. He had to weigh his choices and in Act 3, Scene 2, Brutus kills Caesar only because he is afraid of what will happen to Rome if Caesar remains ruler.
Second, Creon abused his power by thinking that he can change or break the laws of the Gods and not allowing other people to break his laws. He did not want to burry Polyneices' body because he believe a traitor who fought against his home land doesn’t deserve the sane burial as a son who died defending his homeland , but one of the God's laws is that every
Gilgamesh’s only does what he does because he is selfish and wants the fame and glory for his achievements, suggesting that better gods are selfless. In ancient Babylon, Marduk is not only the king of all gods because he is the strongest and most powerful, but because he is also admired and looked up to by his fellow gods. Marduk fought Tiamat to save them from her wrath when and he killed her, but his actions also led to the creation of “mankind from his [Quingu’s] blood./ Imposed the toil of the gods on man and released the gods from it” (P. 53, 33-34). He makes it so that all of the gods’ work will be done for them by man, and because of this, Marduk is made king of all gods and is respected and worshiped by everyone. He is selfless and cares for his people, which pays off for him and earns him rule over everything and everyone, but also establishes him as the “main” god for an entire civilization.
Set, your brother, is an evil man, who hates you and will do you harm (Osiris and Isis, 205)”. This proves that Isis knows Set is an evil man and she convinces Osiris not to go but he did not listen. Secondly, in the myth it states “Osiris, having no guile or bitterness in his own heart, believed others to be as himself, and with the words of confidence and cheer he tried to cast out the fear that troubled his wife; then, putting on his most splendid robes, he went in all trust and friendship to his brother’s banquet (Osiris and Isis, 205)”. This proves that even after Isis warns him about how Set will do him harm, he still goes. He fails to see the real truth about him.
Tragic hero, a Tragic hero is a not so perfect person of high social status. That then has a downfall from his from his high title in society and pays for all of his wrong doing. During or after his downfall he has a moment of clarity finally realizing what he has done. In the book “Oedipus The King” Oedipus shows to be a true tragic hero. Using Oedipus as an ideal model, Aristotle says that a tragic hero must be an important or influential man who makes an error in judgment, and who must then suffer the consequences of his actions.
He cared more about others than he did himself. For instance, in the process of killing Caesar, he could have easily backed out because he knew he might have been punished, but he knew in the long run, that it would help the plebeians most. Another example of his selflessness is in Act 2, Scene 1. Brutus decides not to tell Portia his plans for the murder of Caesar. He feels she already has enough stress in her life and does not need to worry or deal with his plans.
However, the factors that show that Brutus is a good man is his noble personality, ability to trust others blindly, and his caring nature toward others. The main reason that Brutus deserves the title of a tragic hero is because of his noble personality. Throughout the play Brutus never deceives anyone. Even though he killed Julius Caesar, for what he believed was for the good of Rome, not to betray Caesar. After Caesars death Brutus expresses himself in his speech “as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.”(III, ii, 43-46).
The third reason is because he made the wrong, yet right decision. I state this because in the end the good side won. Jekyll killed himself so society wouldn't suffer to mr Hyde anymore. Asa in the end of the novel the mixture was not working any longer. He may have to be Mr.Hyde forever.
An example of his tragic flaw is the trust he puts in Cassius. This backfires as Cassius tricks him into killing Caesar for selfish reasons. Another example of his naïve attitude is allowing Mark Antony to give a eulogy speech at Caesar’s funeral. This, it once again backfires and Mark Antony ends up turning the plebeians against him. This is shown when Mark Antony uses reverse psychology by stating “But Brutus is an honorable man.” His tragic flaw shapes and foreshadows his downfall.
Beowulf went through his plan in his head like any good athlete would before a big game. As the Banquet continued to go on, Hrothgar thanked Beowulf and promised him credit if he did succeed. As a great hero, Beowulf will not use weapons in the fight against Grendel because Grendel does not use weapons. Another act of kindness don’t by Beowulf was when he goes after Grendel’s mother. Hrothgar is upset and the begged Beowulf to him again.