Beowulf: Warrior Hero to American Soldier Readers of the ancient poem, Beowulf, often find that the story of the epic hero is applicable to modern society. Many people, such as soldiers, leaders, and young males, identify with the warrior depicted in the poem. In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of the Geats in Scandinavia, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, King of the Danes. The Danes have been under attack of the wicked swamp monster, Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks Herot, seeking revenge for her son.
Independent Reading Journal Title: The title ‘Soldier’s Heart’ is a phase used by Americans to label Civil War veterans who seemed mentally lost because of the war. The title Soldier’s Heart best suits the book because it has an emotional and intense sounding to it and is based on a true story. Characters/Characterisation: At the beginning of the text Charley Goddard is excited and is eager to go fight for the Union. He didn’t know what a shooting war meant or what it was all he knew was that he didn’t want to miss out on a great adventure. Near the end of the book Charley Goddard life had changed he fought for survival.
His glance at once calculating and pugnacious.". He also uses words such as “lashed”, “tense” and “levelly” to mirror the characters personality and continue with this theme of aggression. Though his body language during this extract, Steinbeck also makes Curley seem restless and almost neurotic. He’s always looking for his father-“Seen my old man?”- itching for a fight- “hands closed into fist”- or making others feel nervous-“Lennie squirmed
This game intensifies the rivalry with Barlow on the football field when Nostrils outplays him and, later, Charlie finds him pursuing Alice. Rivalry is developing in other ways too and Squizzy is intensifying his competition with Snowy Cutmore in Fitzroy. Gradually Charlie begins to see the ugly side of working for Squizzy, when he has to collect money from Alice's father. Unable to complete the job, he substitutes his own money. This will later turn out to be the beginning of his relationship with Alice, but it also incurs Squizzy's wrath.
There is much intra-race conflict; the narrator as to fight Tatlock. The narrator started fighting automatically, without a solid purpose, fighting against members of his own race. He must prove himself to the ’white men’. Left in the ring is the strong versus the weak, educated against uneducated. All tat lock wants to do is rip the narrator apart, maybe
The main language in the poem ‘Nettles’ uses the semantic field of the military and army, which is evident in lines two and three. ‘green spears’ elaborates the use of military by saying these nettles are as bad as a tool in warfare, and could also be likened to the modern bayonet. A more subtle reference is that ‘green spears’ could be a way of showing that these nettles are camouflaged with the ordinary plants. The terminology used implies the father would run and charge against the raised bayonet’s of the nettles to protect his son. On the third line it labels the nettles as a ‘regiment of spite’, a term used in the army to describe a plethora of soldiers.
Lee is shamed by what has happened to his country, his family and to him. He is desperate to strike back, to carry the war to the invaders and make a difference. One of the main things Ellie finds attractive about the plan for the attack on the bridge is that the idea brings so much life back to Lee. Extract 1: Lee, an intense young man "Tomorrow, When The War Began", Ch 13, p178, Lee's interest in Ellie " There was Lee, who kept looking at me with his possum eyes, as though his wounded leg was the only thing stopping him from leaping up and grabbing me. I was a little afraid of the depth of feeling in those beautiful eyes."
Improve An example of Homer contrasting Achilles' selfishness and Hector's nobility is when they have their discussion about their reasons for fighting in the war. Hector reveals his reasoning for fighting when he talks with his wife Andromache and states, "Wife, I too have thought upon all this, but with what face should I look upon the Trojans, men or women, if I shirked battle like a coward? I cannot do so: I know nothing save to fight bravely in the forefront of the Trojan host and win renown alike for my father and myself." This quote shows that Hector is fighting for respect for his family name, his city, and to protect his family from harm. This contrasts with Achilles who fights for fame and abundant wealth.
Wilson’s arrogant attitude and outbursts at the beginning of the novel causes Henry to contemplate upon what his actions in battle could be. Once in battle Wilson hands Henry an envelope that he wants delivered to his family, since he believes that his death will be certain. The problem initiates when Wilson returns from battle and asks for it back. Wilson comes back a changed man, a more courageous man, and a man who does not care what others think. Crane in this novel proposes that the meaning of a man is to be one who does not care about the superfluous qualities in life, but rather one who is true to himself and his morals.
Henry had always dreamt about being hero, which is why he enlisted. Henry’s mother did not like his idea of joining, but said to him if he ever got into a difficult situation, he go with his feelings. As the story continues, a soldier named Wilson is certain that he will die so he gives a Henry a packet of letters to give to his family. When the battle starts many men die but Henry’s regiment wonders through the forest. They come across many items and continue through the forest for a while.